Chicken Burrito Casserole
Enjoy this delicious Chicken Burrito Casserole packed with protein and veggies. Perfect for meal prep—try it today!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 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 dry long-grain white rice
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 cup corn kernels, frozen
- 14oz can black beans, strained and rinsed
- 450g cooked chicken, shredded
- 3 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 150 grams Monterey Jack or Havarti cheese, grated
- Cilantro, to serve
- Green onion, to serve
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large baking dish, combine onions, bell peppers, jalapeño, rice, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, oregano, and sea salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix chicken broth, tomato paste, and olive oil; pour over the rice mixture.
- Fold in shredded chicken, black beans, and corn until well combined.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 50–60 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- Remove foil and sprinkle cheese on top; return to the oven for an additional 5–10 minutes until melted.
- Serve hot with fresh cilantro and green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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