Easy Chicken Burrito Casserole: A Comforting, Protein-Packed Family Dinner
Easy Chicken Burrito Casserole is a hearty, one-dish Mexican-inspired bake loaded with shredded chicken, rice, beans, corn, and melted cheese for a comforting family meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup finely diced onion
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup uncooked parboiled long-grain rice
- 3 tbsp fajita seasoning
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 5 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 can mild green chilies (4 oz)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 1/4 cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a 9×13 baking dish, combine onion, bell pepper, rice, fajita seasoning, and cayenne.
- In a bowl, whisk chicken broth, green chilies, tomato paste, and olive oil.
- Pour broth mixture into baking dish and stir well.
- Add chicken, black beans, and corn. Mix until evenly combined.
- Cover with foil and bake for 65–70 minutes until rice is cooked.
- Remove foil, sprinkle cheese on top, and bake 5–10 minutes more until melted.
- Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving.
- Optional: top with cilantro, salsa, or avocado.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- White rice can be substituted for brown rice (adjust cooking time).
- Great for meal prep and leftovers.