Description
This Chicken Fajita Casserole is a delicious twist on classic fajitas, combining tender chicken strips, colorful bell peppers, and gooey melted cheese for a satisfying meal the whole family will love.
Ingredients
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Chicken Fajita Casserole Ingredients:
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (sliced into thin strips)
- 3 bell peppers (red, yellow, and green, sliced)
- 1 large yellow onion (sliced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Prepare the chicken and veggies: In a large mixing bowl, toss the sliced chicken, bell peppers, and onion with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Bake the casserole: Spread the seasoned mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil, sprinkle both cheeses evenly over the top, and return to the oven uncovered for an additional 10–12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the chicken is cooked through.
- Rest and serve: Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
- Serve with rice, tortillas, or over a bed of lettuce for a low-carb option.
- You can prep this dish ahead and refrigerate until ready to bake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
