Description
This Chicken Burrito Casserole is a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines all the delicious elements of a burrito in a comforting casserole form. Perfect for a family dinner or a gathering with friends.
Ingredients
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Vegetable Mix:
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 jalapeño, minced
Rice and Seasonings:
- 1 cup dry long-grain white rice, basmati or jasmine
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup corn kernels, frozen
- 14oz can black beans, strained and rinsed
- 450g cooked chicken, shredded (6 cups or 3 chicken breasts)
- 3 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 150 grams Monterey Jack or Havarti cheese, grated
To Serve:
- Cilantro
- Green onion
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F. If using uncooked chicken, bake the chicken breasts in the oven for 25 minutes, then shred.
- Prepare Casserole: In a 9×13 inch baking dish, combine vegetable mix, rice, and seasonings.
- Mix Broth: In a separate bowl, whisk together chicken broth, tomato paste, and olive oil.
- Combine Ingredients: Pour broth mixture into the baking dish, add chicken, black beans, and corn, and mix well.
- Bake: Cover dish with foil and bake for 50-60 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- Add Cheese: Remove foil, sprinkle grated cheese on top, and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until melted.
- Serve: Garnish with cilantro and green onion before serving.
Notes
- You can customize this casserole with your favorite toppings like avocado, sour cream, or salsa.
- This dish reheats well, making it perfect for leftovers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chicken Burrito Casserole, Burrito Casserole, Mexican Casserole, Chicken Casserole