Description
A comforting and flavorful one-dish meal that combines classic burrito ingredients into a hearty casserole.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup finely diced onion
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup uncooked parboiled long grain brown rice
- 3 tablespoons fajita seasoning
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 cup corn kernels, frozen
- 1 (14-ounce) can low sodium black beans, drained and rinsed
- 5 cups shredded chicken
- 3 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
- 1 (4-ounce) can mild green chilies
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 1/4 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Grab a 9×13 inch baking dish and add the onion, bell pepper, uncooked rice, fajita seasoning, and cayenne pepper (if you like it a bit spicy). Stir it all together until evenly combined.
- Whisk together the chicken broth, green chiles, tomato paste, and olive oil in a separate bowl until everything is nicely blended.
- Pour the broth mixture over the rice and veggie blend in the baking dish. Give it a good stir to ensure the rice is well-coated and the ingredients are nicely mixed.
- Add the shredded chicken, drained black beans, and frozen corn. Stir gently until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for about 65-70 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
- Remove the casserole from the oven, uncover it, and sprinkle the shredded Monterey Jack cheese generously on top. Return it to the oven for another 5-10 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt and turn a lovely golden hue.
- Let the casserole cool for about 5-10 minutes before serving. Serve warm, garnished with fresh cilantro, chopped green onions, salsa, and sliced avocado if desired!
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. The casserole also freezes well for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 625mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg