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Chicken Burrito Casserole

Satisfying Chicken Burrito Casserole for Easy Family Dinners

Enjoy a healthy Chicken Burrito Casserole ready in just 30 minutes, 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
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 medium Onion finely diced yellow onion
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper chopped
  • 1 cup Parboiled Long-Grain Brown Rice or long-grain white rice
  • 2 tablespoons Fajita Seasoning homemade or store-bought
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper optional
  • 1 cup Frozen Corn Kernels or fresh corn
  • 2 cans Low Sodium Black Beans drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups Shredded Chicken use rotisserie for convenience
  • 2 cups Reduced Sodium Chicken Broth or vegetable broth
  • 1 can Mild Green Chiles or diced jalapeños
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or omit for lower fat
  • 3 tablespoons Tomato Paste or tomato sauce
  • 1 cup Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese or cheddar

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Chicken Burrito Casserole
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Gather ingredients and prep the baking dish.
  2. In a 9x13 inch baking dish, combine the onion, red bell pepper, rice, fajita seasoning, and cayenne pepper.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, green chiles, tomato paste, and olive oil.
  4. Pour the liquid mixture over the rice and vegetable mixture and stir to combine.
  5. Fold in the shredded chicken, black beans, and frozen corn.
  6. Cover with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 65-70 minutes.
  7. Remove the foil and sprinkle shredded cheese on top. Return to oven for 5-10 minutes.
  8. Let the casserole cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Freeze individual portions for longer storage.

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