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Chicken Burrito Casserole

Chicken Burrito Casserole

A delightful Chicken Burrito Casserole packed with cheesy Mexican flavors, high in protein and gluten-free.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8 small bowls
Calories 521 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking dish
  • mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

Seasoning

  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Casserole

  • ½ cup white onion, chopped
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup uncooked brown rice
  • 3 cups chicken broth, low sodium
  • 2 units green chilies, deseeded and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 cup corn kernels, drained or frozen
  • 1 14 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 5 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1 ¼ cups cheddar, shredded

Toppings

  • cilantro, chopped
  • green onion, chopped
  • avocado, chopped
  • salsa

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 400F.
  • In a small bowl, combine all of the seasoning ingredients.
  • Add onion, red bell pepper, uncooked rice, and the seasoning into a 9×13 baking dish and stir to combine.
  • In a large bowl, combine chicken broth, green chilies, olive oil and tomato paste.
  • Pour the mixture into the baking dish and stir to combine.
  • Add in corn, black beans, and chicken. Mix to combine well.
  • Now, cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the oven for 65-70 minutes.
  • Remove the baking dish from the oven, remove the foil, and cover with shredded cheddar.
  • Bake in the oven for 5-10 minutes until the cheese melts and turns slightly golden.
  • Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes. Top up with cilantro, green onion, avocado, and salsa before serving.

Notes

This casserole can be prepped ahead of time and baked before serving for convenience.

Nutrition

Serving: 1small bowl (13 oz)Calories: 521kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 34gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 7.7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 97mgSodium: 732mgPotassium: 866.7mgFiber: 8.9gSugar: 4.1gCalcium: 187mgIron: 4.2mg
Keyword burrito, Casserole, Cheesy, chicken, Gluten-Free, High-Protein
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