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Chicken Burrito Casserole

Satisfying Chicken Burrito Casserole for Easy Family Dinners

This Chicken Burrito Casserole is a crowd-pleaser, perfect for easy family dinners.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 medium Onion finely diced yellow onion or shallots
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper chopped
  • 1 cup Parboiled Long-Grain Brown Rice
  • 2 tablespoons Fajita Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper optional
  • 1 cup Frozen Corn Kernels
  • 1 can Low Sodium Black Beans drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups Shredded Chicken rotisserie or boiled
  • 2 cups Reduced Sodium Chicken Broth
  • 1 can Mild Green Chiles
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil optional
  • 3 tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 1 cup Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Chicken Burrito Casserole
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a 9x13 inch baking dish, combine the finely diced onion, chopped red bell pepper, uncooked parboiled long-grain brown rice, and fajita seasoning. Mix these ingredients well.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the reduced sodium chicken broth, mild green chiles, tomato paste, and olive oil until fully blended.
  4. Pour the whisked liquid mixture over the rice and vegetable combination in the baking dish. Stir gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
  5. Fold in the shredded chicken, drained and rinsed black beans, and frozen corn kernels into the dish.
  6. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and place it in the preheated oven. Bake for 65–70 minutes, until most of the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
  7. Remove the foil and sprinkle shredded Monterey Jack cheese evenly over the top. Return it to the oven for an additional 5–10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
  8. Allow the casserole to cool for 5–10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Freeze in individual portions for up to 3 months.

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