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Baked chicken burrito casserole in a glass dish with rice, black beans, vegetables, and melted cheese
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Chicken Burrito Casserole

Chicken Burrito Casserole made easy with rice, beans, and cheese. A simple one pan dinner perfect for busy nights. Try this recipe today.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Calories: 360
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

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

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Add the onion, bell pepper, uncooked rice, fajita seasoning, and cayenne pepper to a 9x13 inch baking dish. Stir to combine.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, green chilies, olive oil, and tomato paste until smooth.
  4. Pour the broth mixture into the baking dish and stir gently.
  5. Add the shredded chicken, black beans, and corn. Mix until evenly combined.
  6. Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 65 to 70 minutes, or until the rice has absorbed the liquid.
  7. Remove the foil, sprinkle the cheese evenly over the top, and return to the oven for 5 to 10 minutes until melted and lightly golden.
  8. Let the casserole rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Nutrition Facts Per Serving
Nutrient
 Amount
Calories
 340 to 360 kcal
Protein
 28 to 30 g
Carbohydrates
 22 to 26 g
Fat
 12 to 15 g
Saturated Fat
 4 to 6 g
Fiber
 2 to 4 g
Sugar
 2 to 4 g
Sodium
 500 to 600 mg
Cholesterol
 70 to 90 mg
Notes
  • If the casserole looks too wet after baking, stir it lightly and bake a bit longer.
  • Rotisserie chicken works well and saves time.
  • Brown rice may need slightly longer cooking time than white rice.
  • For extra flavor, top with cilantro, green onions, salsa, avocado, or lime juice.