Chicken Burrito Casserole

5 from 1 rating
5 WW Personal Points*. Original recipe found at Stephanie Kay Nutrition.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine Tex-Mex
Servings 8 servings
Calories 303 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Instant Pot (for the chicken)
  • 1 Casserole Dish (9×13)

Ingredients
  

The Chicken

  • 2 large chicken breast
  • 32 oz chicken broth

The Casserole

  • 1 medium red onion ((diced))
  • 1 medium red bell pepper ((diced))
  • 2 jalapeno ((seeded and finely diced))
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 14 oz black beans ((drained and rinsed))
  • 1 Tbsp minced garlic
  • 2 Tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup jasmine rice ((uncooked, dry – or other long-grain white rice))
  • 2 Tbsp tomato paste
  • cups chicken broth
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil

Toppings

  • 1 cup reduced-fat fiesta blend shredded cheese
  • cilantro ((optional))
  • green onion ((optional))
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Instructions
 

The Chicken

  • Place the chicken breast in an instant pot and submerge with 32 oz. chicken broth. Secure the lid and pressure cook on the poultry setting for 45 minutes.
    2 large chicken breast, 32 oz chicken broth

The Filling

  • While the chicken is cooking, prep your vegetables and combine the onion, bell pepper, jalapeno, corn, black beans, minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and uncooked rice in a bow. Mix well.
    1 medium red onion, 1 medium red bell pepper, 2 jalapeno, 1 cup corn kernels, 14 oz black beans, 1 Tbsp minced garlic, 2 Tbsp chili powder, 1 tsp cumin, ½ tsp dried oregano, ½ tsp salt
  • In a separate bowl, add the tomato paste and a splash of the remaining chicken broth. Mix until the tomato paste becomes thinned into a liquid and add the rest of the chicken broth, as well as the olive oil.
    2 Tbsp tomato paste, 3½ cups chicken broth, 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • Preheat the oven at 400 F.
  • As soon as the chicken is ready, take from the instant pot and shred. Add the chicken to the bowl of veggies, seasoning, and rice. Mix everything well.
  • In your greased 9×13 casserole dish, pour the chicken mixture and spread evenly. Pour the broth mixture over it into the dish. Cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake for 55-60 minutes. Remove foil, sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the top, and bake for another 5-10 minutes until cheese is melted.
    1 cup reduced-fat fiesta blend shredded cheese

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Chicken Burrito Casserole
Serving Size
 
1 serving (1/8) of the recipe)
Amount per Serving
Calories
303
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
 
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Cholesterol
 
43
mg
14
%
Sodium
 
1209
mg
53
%
Potassium
 
637
mg
18
%
Carbohydrates
 
39
g
13
%
Fiber
 
7
g
29
%
Sugar
 
4
g
4
%
Protein
 
24
g
48
%
Vitamin A
 
1226
IU
25
%
Vitamin C
 
26
mg
32
%
Calcium
 
109
mg
11
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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