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Chicken Burrito Casserole

Easy Chicken Burrito Casserole for a Cozy Family Dinner

A delicious Chicken Burrito Casserole that combines tender chicken, fluffy rice, and fresh veggies for a cozy meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Casserole
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup Corn kernels Can be substituted with frozen corn for convenience.
  • 450 g Shredded chicken Using leftover or rotisserie chicken saves time.
  • 1 cup Long-grain white rice Use uncooked rice.
For the Flavor
  • 3.5 cups Chicken broth Necessary for cooking the rice.
  • 2 tablespoons Chili powder Adjust based on your heat preference.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • ½ teaspoon Oregano
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
For the Veggies
  • ½ Red onion Can be switched with yellow onion.
  • ½ Bell pepper Any color bell pepper works.
For the Topping
  • 150 g Monterey Jack cheese Feel free to substitute with cheddar.

Equipment

  • baking dish
  • Aluminum foil

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large baking dish, combine ½ chopped red onion, ½ chopped bell pepper, 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice, 1 cup corn kernels, and 450 g shredded chicken.
  3. Add 2 tablespoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, ½ teaspoon oregano, and ½ teaspoon salt. Stir together until well mixed.
  4. Pour in 3.5 cups of chicken broth over the combined ingredients and mix well.
  5. Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 50-60 minutes.
  6. Carefully remove the foil and sprinkle 150 g Monterey Jack cheese on top.
  7. Return the uncovered dish to the oven and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until the cheese is melted.
  8. Allow your Chicken Burrito Casserole to stand for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

This casserole can be customized with different proteins or grain options to cater to your taste.

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