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Easy Chicken Burrito Casserole

Easy Chicken Burrito Casserole

Enjoy this Easy Chicken Burrito Casserole, a low-prep dinner packed with protein and flavor, perfect for those who love Mexican food.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8 servings
Calories 343 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch Baking Dish

Ingredients
  

Vegetables

  • 0.5 cup finely diced onion
  • 1 medium red bell pepper diced

Rice

  • 1 cup uncooked parboiled long-grain brown rice can also use long grain white rice

Spices

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

Other Ingredients

  • 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
  • 1.25 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • 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

The amount of time this chicken burrito casserole requires will depend on your oven. If it's still a bit soupy when you check on it, it may need more time in the oven. Homemade fajita seasoning can be used instead of store-bought.

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 Casserole, chicken, Easy Chicken Burrito Casserole, Gluten-Free, healthy dinner, Mexican Food
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