Chicken Fajita Casserole
Looking for a quick, satisfying dinner the whole family will love? This Chicken Fajita Casserole is packed with bold flavors, cheesy goodness, and the perfect kick of spice. It’s everything you love about fajitas—only easier and baked into a delicious casserole!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings + 2 extra servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- Chicken breasts or thighs – 2 to 3 boneless, skinless breasts or thighs
- Bell peppers – 1 red, 1 green, and 1 yellow bell pepper (or just a mix of 2)
- Onion – 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- Salsa – 1 to 1.5 cups
- Tortilla chips – 1 to 1.5 cups
- Shredded cheese – 1.5 to 2 cups
- Fajita seasoning mix – About 2 tablespoons (or use a homemade blend of 1 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, and a pinch of salt)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Season with fajita seasoning and cook in a skillet over medium heat until browned and fully cooked. Set aside.
- Sauté the Vegetables: Slice bell peppers and onion into thin strips. Sauté in the same skillet with olive oil until tender but slightly crunchy.
- Layer the Casserole: Spread a layer of salsa in a baking dish. Add the cooked chicken, sautéed vegetables, and tortilla chips (optional). Top with shredded cheese.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden.
Notes
- Add sour cream to the salsa for extra creaminess.
- For more spice, include jalapeños or hot sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8th of the casserole
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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