Chicken burritos in casserole form, this is pure comfort food.
Simply Recipes / Wanda Abraham
Other than ice cream, burritos are my favorite thing to eat.
They are bold flavors and textures wrapped in a warm tortilla.
Simply Recipes / Wanda Abraham
Cut them into small, medium, or generous portions, and leftovers, if any, reheat beautifully.
Get creative and serve the toppings on the side as a fun BYO (build-your-own) meal!
Its an easy and fun weeknight meal to share with family.
Simply Recipes / Wanda Abraham
Whats in a Burrito Casserole?
Rice:Long grain white rice is cooked with chicken stock and tomato paste until tender.
by cooking the chicken right on top of the rice at the same time.
Simply Recipes / Wanda Abraham
The chicken helps flavor the rice.
If using chicken thighs, trim the fat off.
Add a pinch of cayenne to make it spicier.
Simply Recipes / Wanda Abraham
To fill in gaps, I cut up an additional tortilla.
Beans:Any sturdy cooked beans of your choice will do.
I personally love the flavor and texture of pinto beans.
Simply Recipes / Wanda Abraham
For this recipe, I use canned beans, butcook your ownif youd like!
Avoid soft varieties like great northern beans, which fall apart easily.
Rinse and drain the beans well before adding them to the casserole.
Simply Recipes / Wanda Abraham
Delicious Variations
Experiment a bit!
Refrigerate it for up to 3 days.
You will use half of it to season the chicken and the other half in the rice.
Simply Recipes / Wanda Abraham
Sprinkle them with about half of the seasoning mix.
Set it aside while you make the rice.
Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
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Add the rice and the remaining seasoning mix.
Cook stirring continuously for about 2 minutes, until the rice is lightly toasted.
Stir in the chicken stock, green chilis, and tomato paste.
Simply Recipes / Wanda Abraham
Increase the heat to medium-high.
Cook for 20 to 25 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.
Give the rice a stir, taste, and season with more salt if desired.
Simply Recipes / Wanda Abraham
Add about 2 tablespoons of chicken stock if the rice looks dry and needs more liquid.
In an 8 x 8-inch or 9 x 9-inch baking dish, spread 1/4 cup salsa verde.
Layer one tortilla on top, trimming it as needed to cover the dish.
Evenly spread a layer of half each of the beans, rice, and chicken.
Sprinkle with 3/4 cup cheese and 1/2 cup salsa verde.
Add a final layer of tortilla and top it with 1/4 cup salsa verde and 1/2 cup cheese.
Cover the baking dish tightly with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 8 to 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted.
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