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Single serving of chicken burrito casserole with cilantro and avocado garnish

Easy Chicken Burrito Casserole

A hearty one-dish Mexican-inspired casserole loaded with seasoned chicken, rice, black beans, corn, and melted cheese. Perfect for busy weeknight dinners with 29g protein per serving.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 343
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup onion finely diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup uncooked parboiled long-grain brown rice can also use long grain white rice
  • 3 tablespoons fajita seasoning homemade or store-bought
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
  • 1 cup corn kernels frozen
  • 14 ounce low sodium black beans 1 can, drained and rinsed
  • 5 cups shredded chicken rotisserie chicken works great
  • 3 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
  • 4 ounce mild green chiles 1 can
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 1/4 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese or Mexican cheese blend

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowl or large measuring cup
  • whisk
  • Aluminum foil

Method
 

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

The baking time will depend on your oven—if the casserole is still soupy when you check it, it needs more time. Use homemade fajita seasoning or substitute with taco seasoning. If using white rice instead of brown, reduce baking time to 50-55 minutes. For a spicier version, add extra cayenne or diced jalapeños.
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