Chicken Fajita Casserole Recipe: Easy, Flavorful Family Favorite
Enjoy a simple and satisfying Chicken Fajita Casserole that brings the flavors of classic fajitas to your dinner table.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 teaspoons fajita seasoning
- 1 cup salsa
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup shredded cheese, for topping
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, and sauté the onion and bell pepper until softened.
- Add the diced chicken and fajita seasoning, cooking until the chicken is tender.
- Stir in the salsa and cooked rice, mixing until combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and top with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add diced jalapeños to the chicken mixture.
- Serve with avocado slices and sour cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Chicken Fajita Casserole Recipe, Simple and Satisfying