Description
Looking for a delicious and hassle-free dinner that the whole family will love? This Easy Chicken Burrito Casserole packs all the classic flavors of your favorite burritos into a single dish, making it perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. With just 10 minutes of preparation, this hearty casserole is loaded with tender shredded chicken, wholesome brown rice, black beans, and zesty spices, topped with melted Monterey Jack cheese. Not only is it an excellent source of protein, but it’s also customizable—feel free to swap in your favorite ingredients! Serve it warm with toppings like guacamole or salsa for a delightful meal everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup finely diced onion
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 cup uncooked parboiled long-grain brown rice
- 3 tablespoons fajita seasoning (homemade or store-bought)
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 cup corn kernels (frozen)
- 1 can low sodium 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 1/4 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- In a baking dish, combine onion, bell pepper, rice, fajita seasoning, and cayenne pepper.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together chicken broth, green chilies, tomato paste, and olive oil. Pour over the rice mixture and stir.
- Add shredded chicken, black beans, and corn; mix well.
- Cover with foil and bake for 65–70 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- Remove foil; top with cheese and bake an additional 5–10 minutes until melted.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 casserole (approximately 280g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg