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Easy Chicken Burrito Casserole

Easy Chicken Burrito Casserole

Easy Chicken Burrito Casserole is a hearty and comforting dish perfect for family dinners.
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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

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Measuring Cup
  • whisk

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup finely diced onion
  • 1 piece 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 frozen corn kernels
  • 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 tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 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 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

If your casserole is still a bit soupy when you check on it, it most likely needs more time in the oven. Give it a quick stir to redistribute the liquid and place in the oven until the majority of the liquid has been absorbed. Keep in mind that some of the extra liquid will absorb into the rice as it sits as well.

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 Casserole, Easy Chicken Burrito Casserole, Easy Recipes, family-friendly, One Dish Meal
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