Easy Chicken Burrito Casserole

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup finely diced onion
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup uncooked parboiled long-grain brown rice (or long-grain white rice)
• 3 tablespoons fajita seasoning (homemade or store-bought)
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels
• 1 (14 oz) can low-sodium black beans, drained and rinsed
• 5 cups shredded chicken
• 3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1 (4 oz) can mild green chilies
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/4 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. In a 9×13 inch baking dish, combine onion, bell pepper, uncooked rice, fajita seasoning, and cayenne pepper (if using). Stir to combine.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together chicken broth, green chilies, tomato paste, and olive oil.
4. Add the broth mixture to the baking dish and stir to combine with the rice mixture.
5. Add shredded chicken, black beans, and corn to the baking dish. Stir until well combined.
6. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 65-70 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed.
7. Remove the foil and sprinkle evenly with grated cheese.
8. Return the baking dish to the oven for a final 5-10 minutes until the cheese has melted and is slightly golden.
9. Remove from the oven, allow to cool for 5-10 minutes, and serve with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, green onion, salsa, and avocado (if desired).

Notes:

• Cooking time may vary depending on your oven.
• If the casserole is still soupy, give it a quick stir and place it back in the oven until the majority of the liquid has been absorbed.
• You can use homemade fajita seasoning, store-bought, or sub in taco seasoning.
• If you don’t have cooked shredded chicken, you can use a rotisserie chicken or boil chicken breasts on the stove and shred.

Nutrition Information (per serving):

• Calories: 343kcal
• Carbohydrates: 24g
• Protein: 29g
• Fat: 14g
• Saturated Fat: 5g
• Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g
• Monounsaturated Fat: 5g
• Cholesterol: 81mg
• Sodium: 573mg
• Potassium: 407mg
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 3g
• Vitamin A: 809IU
• Vitamin C: 21mg
• Calcium: 156mg
• Iron: 2mg