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Baked Chicken Burrito Casserole

Baked Chicken Burrito Casserole: Easy, Flavorful Family Dinner

This Baked Chicken Burrito Casserole combines flavorful ingredients into a comforting, gluten-free dish that's perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 medium Onion finely diced
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper chopped
  • 1 cup Long-Grain Brown Rice can substitute with long grain white rice
  • 2 tablespoons Fajita Seasoning homemade or store-bought
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper optional
  • 1 cup Corn Kernels can substitute with peas or omit
  • 1 can Black Beans low sodium
  • 2 cups Shredded Chicken use rotisserie chicken for convenience
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth reduced sodium recommended
  • 1 can Green Chiles mild or omit
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or substitute with other oils
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste can substitute with fresh diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese can use cheddar or dairy-free alternative

Equipment

  • 9×13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Gather your ingredients while the oven heats up.
  2. In a large 9x13 inch baking dish, combine finely diced onion, chopped red bell pepper, and uncooked long-grain brown rice. Sprinkle in the fajita seasoning and cayenne pepper, mixing well.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together chicken broth, canned green chiles, tomato paste, and olive oil until fully combined. Pour it over the rice mixture ensuring it's well coated.
  4. Gently fold in shredded chicken, black beans, and corn until evenly distributed.
  5. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 65-70 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
  6. Remove foil and sprinkle shredded Monterey Jack cheese on top. Return to the oven for an additional 5-10 minutes until melted and bubbly.
  7. Let the casserole cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh cilantro, green onions, salsa, or avocado as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish is perfect for meal prep and can be easily customized with different toppings and ingredients.

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