Delicious Chicken Burrito Casserole Recipe for Easy Weeknight Dinners

Chicken Burrito Casserole

Packed with protein, fiber, and a medley of vegetables, this wholesome Chicken Burrito Casserole serves as a fantastic meal prep idea or a straightforward weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

1/2 red onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 jalapeño, minced
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
1 cup corn kernels, frozen
14oz 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

- Start by preheating your oven to 400°F. If you don’t have pre-cooked chicken, bake the chicken breasts in the oven for 25 minutes. Once cooked, place the chicken on a cutting board and use two forks to shred it into bite-size pieces.
- In a large baking dish (I used a 9 x 13 inch dish), combine the diced onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, rice, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, oregano, and salt. Mix them thoroughly.
- In a separate bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the chicken broth, tomato paste, and olive oil until well combined.

Transfer the broth mixture to the baking dish and stir to combine it with the rice mixture.
Add the shredded chicken, black beans, and corn to the baking dish and give it one final stir until everything is well incorporated.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and then place it in the oven to bake for 50-60 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed.
Once done, remove the baking dish from the oven, discard the aluminum foil, and sprinkle the grated cheese over the top.
Return the baking dish to the oven for a final 5-10 minutes or until the cheese has melted and turned slightly golden.
Take it out of the oven, allow it to cool slightly, and serve with a garnish of fresh cilantro and green onion, as desired.