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Healthy Mexican Rice Casserole

Perfect Mexican dish to throw together for meal prepping and a low effort weeknight meal your entire family will love!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Healthy Burrito Casserole, Healthy Mexican Rice Casserole
Servings: 8
Calories: 360kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13 Baking Dish (Casserole Dish)

Ingredients

  • 1/2 Cup Onion Diced or cut into bite sized pieces
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper Diced or cut into bite sized pieces
  • 1 Cup Instant or Quick Cook Brown Rice
  • 3 tbsp. Fajita Seasoning Homemade or store-bought
  • 1.5 Cups Corn Frozen or canned (drain well if using canned)
  • 1 Can Low Sodium Black Bleans 14oz. Can - drained and rinsed
  • 2 Cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth
  • 4 Cups Cooked Shredded Chicken About 2lbs.
  • 1 4 oz. Can Mild Green Chilis
  • 1 tbsp. Olive Oil To prevent rice from sticking together
  • 2 tbsp. Tomato Paste
  • 1.25 Cups Shredded Cheese Mexican Blend or Monterey Jack

Garnishments:

  • Fresh Cilantro
  • Green Onions

Optional:

  • Cayenne Pepper or Red Pepper Flakes Your preference for heat level

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400℉
  • Add in the onions, bell pepper, rice, fajita seasoning, other heat spices (if using) to a 9x13 baking dish (casserole dish)
  • Add in the chicken broth, green chilis, tomato paste, and olive oil
  • Stir until everything is well combined
  • Add the shredded chicken, black beans and corn to the baking dish and stir again until everything is well combined
  • Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the oven for minutes
  • Remove the dish from the oven and sprinkle with cheese
  • Place the baking dish back into the oven and cook uncovered for 5-10 minutes until the cheese has melted
  • Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to cool for 10 minutes
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro and green onions
  • Add your favorite toppings, and ENJOY!!

Notes

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NOTES:
If using frozen vegetables, reduce to 1.5 cups of chicken broth. 
If dish has too much liquid, stir dish and cook in the oven for an additional 10 minutes before adding the cheese. 
Nutritional Information is an estimate and will vary based on brands used. Please note the macros will vary based upon the toppings you select, the macros listed here reflect the dish with no added toppings. In my fitness pal, search the recipe name and adjust with your favorite toppings. Be sure to save the meal so its personalized to your preference. 

Nutrition

Calories: 360kcal | Carbohydrates: 33.1g | Protein: 34.6g | Fat: 10.4g | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2.4g
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