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Easy Chicken Burrito Casserole

Easy Chicken Burrito Casserole

This Easy Chicken Burrito Casserole is a delicious and healthy meal that's low-prep and gluten-free, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8 servings
Calories 343 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish

Ingredients
  

Vegetables

  • 0.5 cups finely diced onion
  • 1 medium red bell pepper diced

Grains

  • 1 cup uncooked parboiled long-grain brown rice can also use long grain white rice

Spices

  • 3 tablespoons fajita seasoning homemade or store-bought
  • 0.125 teaspoons cayenne pepper optional

Other

  • 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 olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1.25 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Add onion, bell pepper, uncooked rice, fajita seasoning and cayenne (if using) to a 9x13 inch baking dish and stir to combine.
  • In a separate bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the chicken broth, green chiles, tomato paste and olive oil until well combined.
  • Add the broth mixture to the baking dish and stir to combine with the rice mixture.
  • Add shredded chicken, black beans and corn to the baking dish. Give it an additional stir until well combined.
  • Cover the baking dish with aluminium foil and then transfer to the oven to bake for 65-70 minutes or until all of the liquid is absorbed.
  • Once complete, remove the baking dish from the oven, remove the aluminium foil, and sprinkle evenly with grated cheese.
  • Return the baking dish to the oven for a final 5-10 minutes until the cheese has melted and is slightly golden.
  • Remove from the oven, allow to cool for 5-10 minutes, and serve with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, green onion, salsa and avocado, if desired.

Notes

The amount of time this chicken burrito casserole requires will depend on your oven. If your casserole is still a bit soupy when you check on it, it most likely needs more time in the oven.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 343kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 29gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 573mgPotassium: 407mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 809IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 156mgIron: 2mg
Keyword burrito, Casserole, chicken, Easy, Gluten-free, healthy
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