Description
Fajita Chicken Casserole combines tender chicken, bell peppers, onions, and bold Tex-Mex spices in a creamy, cheesy bake. It’s an easy, comforting dish with all the flavor of classic fajitas in casserole form.
Ingredients
3 cups cooked chicken breast or thighs, shredded or diced
3 bell peppers (mixed colors), sliced
1 large onion, sliced
1 tbsp olive oil or butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp fajita seasoning (or mix of cumin, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper)
1/2 cup cream cheese or sour cream
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend cheese
Optional: 1/2 cup canned diced green chiles or jalapeños
Juice of 1 lime
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Sauté peppers and onions in oil or butter over medium heat until softened and slightly caramelized. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
- Stir in cooked chicken, fajita seasoning, and optional chiles or jalapeños. Toss to coat.
- Add cream cheese or sour cream and stir until melted and creamy.
- Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish and top evenly with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes until bubbly and melted. Broil 1–2 minutes for a golden top, if desired.
- Finish with lime juice and chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken or leftovers to save time.
Substitute turkey, steak, or beans for variation.
Add black beans or corn for extra texture.
Top with crushed tortilla chips before or during baking.
Drizzle with salsa verde or chipotle mayo after baking for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
