Description
If your family loves Mexican food, this easy chicken burrito casserole is a must-try! Made in one dish, it’s packed with shredded chicken, rice, beans, veggies, and melted cheese for a healthy, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1/2 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 (homemade or store-bought)
- 1/8 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 olive oil
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 1/4 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a 9×13-inch baking dish, combine diced onion, bell pepper, uncooked rice, fajita seasoning, and cayenne pepper (if using). Stir to combine.
3. In a bowl or measuring cup, whisk together chicken broth, green chilies, tomato paste, and olive oil until well mixed.
4. Pour the broth mixture into the baking dish and stir to combine with the rice mixture.
5. Add shredded chicken, black beans, and corn. Stir again until everything is evenly mixed.
6. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 65–70 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed.
7. Remove the foil, sprinkle the casserole with shredded Monterey Jack cheese, and return to the oven.
8. Bake uncovered for an additional 5–10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and slightly golden.
9. Let cool for 5–10 minutes before serving. Garnish with cilantro, green onions, salsa, or avocado if desired.
Notes
- If the casserole is still soupy after baking, stir and return it to the oven for a few more minutes.
- Some liquid will continue to absorb as the casserole rests.
- Use rotisserie chicken for convenience or bake/boil your own chicken and shred.
- You can substitute taco seasoning for fajita seasoning if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 343
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 573mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 81mg
Keywords: Easy Chicken Burrito Casserole, Mexican casserole, chicken and rice bake, healthy dinner