Description
This Easy Chicken Burrito Casserole is a hearty, one-pan comfort meal loaded with seasoned rice, shredded chicken, black beans, corn, and melty Monterey Jack cheese. Baked to bubbly perfection, it brings bold Tex-Mex flavors to your dinner table with minimal prep and maximum satisfaction. Perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or meal prep!
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
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, rotisserie or cooked
3 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
1 (4 oz) can mild green chilies
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 1/4 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F.
In a 9×13-inch baking dish, combine onion, red bell pepper, uncooked rice, fajita seasoning, and cayenne pepper.
In a separate bowl, whisk together chicken broth, green chilies, tomato paste, and olive oil until smooth.
Pour the liquid mixture into the baking dish and stir to combine with the rice and vegetables.
Stir in shredded chicken, black beans, and corn until evenly distributed.
Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 65–70 minutes, or until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
Remove foil, top with shredded Monterey Jack cheese, and return to the oven for 5–10 minutes until cheese is melted and golden.
Let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving. Optional toppings include salsa, cilantro, or sliced avocado.
Notes
You can use rotisserie chicken for convenience or any leftover cooked chicken.
To make this spicier, use hot green chilies or increase the cayenne pepper.
Monterey Jack cheese can be swapped with cheddar or a Mexican blend.
Make it vegetarian by omitting chicken and using vegetable broth.
Great for meal prep—portions reheat well for lunch or dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex