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Chicken Burrito Casserole

Savory Chicken Burrito Casserole That Everyone Will Love

A delicious Chicken Burrito Casserole that's easy to make and packed with high-protein ingredients.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 medium Onion finely diced yellow or sweet onion
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper
  • 1 cup Parboiled Long-Grain Brown Rice or long-grain white rice
  • 2 tablespoons Fajita Seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper optional
  • 1 cup Frozen Corn Kernels or fresh corn when in season
  • 1 can Black Beans canned and drained
  • 2 cups Shredded Chicken cooked rotisserie chicken
For the Sauce
  • 2 cups Reduced Sodium Chicken Broth or vegetable broth for vegetarian option
  • 1 can Mild Green Chilies or fresh jalapeños for extra kick
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil optional
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste or crushed tomatoes
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese or cheddar/pepper jack

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a 9x13 inch baking dish, combine onion, red bell pepper, brown rice, fajita seasoning, and cayenne pepper. Mix until evenly combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together chicken broth, green chilies, tomato paste, and olive oil until well blended.
  4. Pour the broth mixture over the rice mixture and gently stir to combine.
  5. Add the shredded chicken, black beans, and corn kernels, mixing thoroughly.
  6. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 65-70 minutes.
  7. Remove foil, sprinkle cheese on top, and bake uncovered for an additional 5-10 minutes.
  8. Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 20mg

Notes

This casserole is easy to prepare and customizable with different proteins and vegetables.

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