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Chicken Burrito Casserole

Irresistible Chicken Burrito Casserole for Easy Family Dinners

This Chicken Burrito Casserole combines flavors and convenience for a family-friendly dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup Dry Long-Grain White Rice or substitute with brown rice or quinoa
  • 1 cup Corn Kernels fresh, frozen, or canned
  • 14 oz Chicken shredded rotisserie chicken; could substitute with turkey
  • 3.5 cups Chicken Broth or vegetable broth for vegetarian option
For the Cheese Topping
  • 150 g Monterey Jack Cheese or cheddar/non-dairy cheese
For Serving
  • 1 Avocado for topping
  • 1 Salsa homemade or store-bought
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt as an alternative to sour cream

Equipment

  • casserole dish

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large casserole dish, combine diced onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, dry long-grain white rice, and corn kernels. Mix with chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, oregano, and salt.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and add the shredded chicken, stirring well.
  4. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 50-60 minutes.
  5. Remove the foil, sprinkle Monterey Jack cheese over the top, and bake uncovered for an additional 5-10 minutes.
  6. Let the casserole rest for a few minutes before serving. Top with avocado, salsa, or Greek yogurt.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

Consider preparing ingredients ahead of time to save on busy evenings. Customize each serving with toppings.

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