Easy Chicken Burrito Casserole: A One-Dish Mexican-Inspired Comfort Meal
Easy Chicken Burrito Casserole is a hearty, gluten-free, one-pan Mexican-inspired bake loaded with 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, Casserole
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup finely diced onion
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup uncooked parboiled long-grain brown rice (or white 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 olive oil
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 1/4 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- Optional toppings: cilantro, green onion, salsa, avocado
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Add onion, bell pepper, rice, fajita seasoning, and cayenne to a 9×13 baking dish and mix.
- In a bowl, whisk chicken broth, green chilies, tomato paste, and olive oil.
- Pour broth mixture into the baking dish and stir well.
- Add shredded chicken, black beans, and corn. Mix to combine evenly.
- Cover with foil and bake for 65–70 minutes until liquid is absorbed and rice is cooked.
- Remove foil, sprinkle cheese evenly on top.
- Bake uncovered for 5–10 minutes until cheese is melted and slightly golden.
- Let cool 5–10 minutes before serving. Add optional toppings if desired.
Notes
- Make sure rice is fully submerged in liquid for proper cooking.
- You can substitute chicken with turkey or beef.
- Leftovers store well for 3–4 days in the fridge.