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Easy Chicken Burrito Casserole

Easy Chicken Burrito Casserole

A delicious and easy chicken burrito casserole that combines chicken, rice, beans, and cheese for a hearty meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 servings
Calories 343 kcal

Equipment

  • 9×13-inch baking dish

Ingredients
  

Vegetables

  • ½ cup finely diced onion
  • 1 red bell pepper diced

Rice and Beans

  • 1 cup uncooked parboiled long-grain brown rice (can also use long grain white rice)
  • 1 14 ounce can low sodium black beans drained and rinsed

Chicken and Broth

  • 5 cups shredded chicken
  • 3 cups reduced sodium chicken broth

Canned Ingredients

  • 1 4 ounce can mild green chilies

Seasonings

  • 3 tablespoons fajita seasoning (homemade or store-bought)
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Others

  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 ¼ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese for topping

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Add onion, bell pepper, uncooked rice, fajita seasoning and cayenne (if using) to a 9×13 inch baking dish and stir to combine.
  • In a separate bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the chicken broth, green chiles, tomato paste and olive oil until well combined.
  • Add the broth mixture to the baking dish and stir to combine with the rice mixture.
  • Add shredded chicken, black beans and corn to the baking dish. Give it an additional stir until well combined.
  • Cover the baking dish with aluminium foil and then transfer to the oven to bake for 65-70 minutes or until all of the liquid is absorbed.
  • Once complete, remove the baking dish from the oven, remove the aluminium foil, and sprinkle evenly with grated cheese.
  • Return the baking dish to the oven for a final 5-10 minutes until the cheese has melted and is slightly golden.
  • Remove from the oven, allow to cool for 5-10 minutes, and serve with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, green onion, salsa and avocado, if desired.

Notes

The casserole baking time may vary depending on your oven. Ensure liquid is absorbed and mixture is not soupy before serving. Use homemade or store-bought fajita seasoning as preferred.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 343kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 29gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 573mgPotassium: 407mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 809IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 156mgIron: 2mg
Keyword burrito, casserole, Chicken, Comfort Food, easy, one dish
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