Description
This delicious and comforting chicken fajita casserole combines all the flavors of a traditional fajita in one hearty dish. It’s packed with seasoned chicken, bell peppers, onions, and a creamy cheese topping. Perfect for a family dinner or a weeknight meal, it’s quick to prepare and is sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 packet (1 oz) fajita seasoning mix
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup corn kernels (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, warm the olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced onion and bell peppers, and sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the fajita seasoning, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, and salt. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to let the spices release their flavors.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, sour cream, salsa, and the sautéed pepper-onion mixture. Stir until everything is well combined.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch casserole dish. Spread evenly.
- Top with shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For extra spice, you can add jalapeños or use a spicy salsa instead of regular diced tomatoes.
- Feel free to substitute the chicken with ground turkey or beef for variation.
- To make the dish lower-carb, omit the tortilla chips or use a keto-friendly version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6th of casserole
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 734mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 92mg