Description
Chicken Burrito Casserole is an easy, cheesy, one-pan Tex-Mex dinner loaded with tender chicken, rice, black beans, and veggies, all baked under a bubbly layer of melty cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or feeding a hungry crowd!
Ingredients
½ red onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 jalapeño, minced (remove seeds for less heat)
1 cup dry long-grain white rice (basmati or jasmine)
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon oregano
½ teaspoon sea salt
1 cup frozen corn kernels
14 oz can black beans, strained and rinsed
450g cooked chicken, shredded (about 6 cups or 3 chicken breasts)
3 ½ cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons tomato paste
150g Monterey Jack or Havarti cheese, grated
Fresh cilantro, for serving
Green onion, for serving
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F. If you don’t have cooked chicken, bake the chicken breasts for 25 minutes. Once cooked, shred the chicken into bite-size pieces using two forks.
In a large 9 x 13-inch baking dish, combine the diced red onion, bell pepper, minced jalapeño, dry rice, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, oregano, and sea salt. Stir well.
In a separate bowl or large measuring cup, whisk together the chicken broth, tomato paste, and olive oil until combined.
Pour the broth mixture into the baking dish and stir to mix evenly with the rice mixture.
Add the shredded chicken, black beans, and corn. Give everything a final stir until well combined.
Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
Remove foil, sprinkle grated cheese over the casserole, and bake uncovered for an additional 5-10 minutes until the cheese is melted and lightly golden.
Let cool slightly. Serve topped with fresh cilantro and sliced green onions.
Notes
Adjust the spice level by using less jalapeño or chili powder for a milder dish.
Use rotisserie chicken for an even quicker prep.
Add toppings like sour cream, diced avocado, salsa, or lime wedges for extra flavor.
Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 4 days and reheat beautifully!
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 60 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 465 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg