Description
A warm and cheesy Chicken Fajita Casserole that combines classic fajita flavors in an easy one-pan dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 to 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 to 3 bell peppers, mixed colors
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 to 3 tablespoons fajita seasoning
- 2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
- 1 can (10 oz) Rotel or diced tomatoes
- 1 cup corn (optional)
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed (optional)
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 lime, for squeezing
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly oil a 9×13 baking dish.
- Add the chicken pieces to a bowl with sliced peppers and onions. Drizzle with olive oil, then mix in fajita seasoning, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the mixture into the baking dish. Pour the can of Rotel or diced tomatoes on top and dot with cream cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes; half stir halfway through. When cooked through, sprinkle shredded cheese on top and bake for an additional 8 to 10 minutes until melted.
- Let it sit for 5 minutes, then squeeze fresh lime over before serving.
Notes
Perfect for meal prep and customizable for spice levels. Serve with toppings like sour cream, fresh cilantro, or warm tortillas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg