Easy Chicken Burrito Casserole – A Family Dinner Favorite
If your family loves Mexican food, whip together this chicken burrito casserole recipe for an easy, low-prep dinner! It tastes like your favourite burritos yet can be made in one big casserole dish with simple ingredients. Plus, it’s loaded with protein for a satisfying and healthy meal!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
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 corn kernels, frozen
- 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 tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/4 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Add onion, bell pepper, uncooked rice, fajita seasoning, and cayenne pepper (if using) to a 9×13 inch baking dish and stir to combine.
2. In a separate bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the chicken broth, green chiles, tomato paste, and olive oil until well combined.
3. Add the broth mixture to the baking dish and stir to combine with the rice mixture.
4. Add shredded chicken, black beans, and corn to the baking dish. Stir until everything is evenly distributed.
5. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and transfer to the oven. Bake for 65–70 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed.
6. Remove from oven, take off the foil, and sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly on top.
7. Return the baking dish to the oven for an additional 5–10 minutes until the cheese is melted and lightly golden.
8. Remove from oven and let cool for 5–10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh cilantro, green onions, salsa, or avocado if desired.
Notes
The cooking time may vary based on your oven. Parboiled rice usually takes about 70 minutes total.
If the casserole is still soupy after baking, stir and return it to the oven for additional time.
Use taco seasoning as a substitute for fajita seasoning if needed.
Rotisserie chicken works great for convenience. You can also cook and shred your own chicken breasts.
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