Description
A chicken burrito casserole packed with chicken, rice and cheese, baked until bubbly and golden. All the bold burrito flavours in one easy, comforting dish.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green chili, seeds removed and minced
- 1 cup uncooked rice (long-grain, brown)
- 3 tablespoons fajita seasoning
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 4 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 (14 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Optional garnishes: fresh cilantro, sliced green onions, sour cream, crushed tortilla chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C).
- In a 9x13 inch baking dish, add onion, bell pepper, green chili, and uncooked brown rice. Sprinkle in the fajita seasoning and mix well to coat the rice and veggies evenly.
- In a separate large bowl, combine chicken broth, olive oil, and tomato paste until smooth. Pour into the rice mixture in the baking dish and stir everything together.
- Add the shredded chicken, black beans, and corn. Stir again to fully combine all the ingredients.
- Cover the entire casserole dish tightly with aluminum foil. Bake for 75–85 minutes, or until the Mexican rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 85 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 531
- Sugar: 5.3 g
- Sodium: 1330.1 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 49.1 g
- Fiber: 7.3 g
- Protein: 37.4 g
- Cholesterol: 97.7 mg