Easy Chicken Burrito Casserole – One-Pan Mexican Comfort Food Dinner
This Easy Chicken Burrito Casserole is a hearty, protein-packed one-pan dinner that tastes like a classic burrito in casserole form. It’s simple, filling, and perfect for family meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup finely diced onion
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup uncooked parboiled long-grain brown rice
- 3 tablespoons fajita seasoning
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels
- 1 (14 oz) can low sodium black beans, drained and rinsed
- 5 cups shredded chicken
- 3 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
- 1 (4 oz) can mild green chilies
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/4 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a 9×13 inch baking dish, mix onion, bell pepper, uncooked rice, fajita seasoning, and cayenne pepper.
- In a separate bowl, whisk chicken broth, green chilies, tomato paste, and olive oil.
- Pour liquid mixture into baking dish and stir well.
- Add chicken, black beans, and corn; mix to combine.
- Cover with foil and bake for 65–70 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- Remove foil, top with cheese, and bake another 5–10 minutes until melted and slightly golden.
- Rest 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Cooking time may vary depending on rice type and oven.
- Stir if needed during cooking if liquid remains.
- Rotisserie chicken can be used as a shortcut.
- Letting it rest helps final texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 343
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 573mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 81mg