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Chicken Burrito Casserole Recipe

Chicken Burrito Casserole Recipe
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Packed full of protein, fiber, and veggies, this healthy chicken burrito casserole is a flavorful and satisfying dish that is perfect for meal prep or a simple weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

Vegetable Mix:

  • 1/2 red onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 jalapeño, minced

Rice and Seasonings:

  • 1 cup dry long-grain white rice, basmati or jasmine
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Additional Ingredients:

  • 1 cup corn kernels, frozen
  • 14 oz can black beans, strained and rinsed
  • 450g cooked chicken, shredded (6 cups or 3 chicken breasts)
  • 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

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. If you don’t have cooked chicken, bake the chicken breasts in the oven for 25 minutes. Once cooked, place chicken on a cutting board and use two forks to shred the chicken into bite-size pieces.
  2. In a large baking dish (I used 9 x 13 inch), add onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, rice, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, oregano, and salt and stir to combine.
  3. In a separate bowl or measuring cup, combine chicken broth, tomato paste, and olive oil and whisk until well combined.
  4. Transfer broth mixture to the baking dish and stir to combine with the rice mixture.
  5. Add chicken, black beans, and corn to the baking dish and give it one final stir until everything is well incorporated.
  6. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and transfer to the oven to bake for 50-60 minutes or until all of the liquid is absorbed.
  7. Remove the baking dish from the oven, remove the aluminum foil, and sprinkle with grated cheese.
  8. Return the baking dish to the oven for a final 5-10 minutes until cheese has melted and is slightly golden.
  9. Remove from the oven, allow to cool slightly, and serve with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro and spring onion as desired.

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