Chicken Burrito Casserole
Chicken Burrito Casserole is a wholesome, protein-packed dish that brings all the flavors of your favorite burrito into one easy-to-make casserole. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping, this recipe combines tender chicken, fluffy rice, beans, and colorful veggies, all baked together and topped with melted cheese. Every bite is bursting with flavor and satisfying enough to please even the pickiest eaters. Customize it with your favorite ingredients for a deliciously versatile meal that fits your family’s taste!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 jalapeño, minced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 14 oz can black beans, rinsed
- 450g cooked chicken, shredded
- 3 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 150g Monterey Jack cheese, grated
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- In a large baking dish, mix together the onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, rice, chili powder, and seasonings.
- Whisk chicken broth with tomato paste and olive oil; pour over the rice mixture and stir.
- Fold in the shredded chicken and black beans until well combined.
- Cover with foil and bake for 50-60 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- Remove foil and top with cheese; bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until melted.
- Allow cooling slightly before serving topped with cilantro and green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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