🌶️ Fajita Chicken Casserole 🧀🍗✨
A bold, cheesy casserole packed with seasoned chicken, bell peppers, and onions—perfect for a flavorful dinner!
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 packet (1 oz) fajita seasoning mix
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream (optional, for creaminess)
- Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook Chicken: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken and fajita seasoning. Cook until browned and cooked through. Remove from heat.
- Sauté Veggies: In the same skillet, sauté bell peppers and onion until soft and slightly caramelized.
- Assemble: In the baking dish, layer cooked chicken, sautéed veggies, sour cream (if using), and both cheeses.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish & Serve: Top with fresh cilantro and serve hot with rice, tortillas, or salad.
Details
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: ~40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Kcal: ~390 kcal per serving
✨ A sizzling twist on fajitas—baked into a cheesy, comforting casserole your whole table will love!