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Easy Chicken Burrito Casserole

Easy Chicken Burrito Casserole

This easy chicken burrito casserole is a low-prep dinner that combines your favorite burrito flavors in one satisfying dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8 servings
Calories 343 kcal

Equipment

  • 9×13-inch baking dish

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup finely diced onion
  • 1 each red bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup uncooked parboiled long-grain brown rice (can also use long grain white rice)
  • 3 tablespoons fajita seasoning (homemade or store-bought)
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 cup corn kernels frozen
  • 1 14 ounce can low sodium black beans drained and rinsed
  • 5 cups shredded chicken
  • 3 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
  • 1 4 ounce can mild green chilies
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 ¼ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Add onion, bell pepper, uncooked rice, fajita seasoning and cayenne (if using) to a 9x13 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

If your casserole is still a bit soupy, it may need more time in the oven. Stir and place back until the liquid is mostly absorbed. Homemade fajita seasoning can be used or taco seasoning can be substituted. Rotisserie chicken or boiled chicken breasts can be used if cooked shredded chicken is not available.

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 chicken casserole, Easy Chicken Burrito Casserole, Gluten Free, Healthy Dinner, Mexican casserole, one dish meal
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