Chicken Fajita Casserole Recipe
This Chicken Fajita Casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines all the flavors of traditional fajitas in a convenient casserole form.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Total Time: 40-45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Chicken Fajita Casserole:
- 1 ½ pounds chicken breasts (skinless and boneless)
- 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 medium bell peppers (cut into strips)
- 1 medium yellow onion (sliced)
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheese
- fresh chopped cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season Chicken: In a baking dish, season the chicken breasts with fajita seasoning and oil, ensuring even distribution.
- Add Vegetables: Top the chicken with sliced bell peppers and onion. Sprinkle additional seasoning and shredded cheese on top.
- Bake: Bake the chicken casserole in the oven, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes.
- Serve: Serve immediately, garnished with fresh cilantro leaves if desired.
Notes
- You can customize this casserole with your favorite fajita toppings like sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.
- Feel free to add more cheese or toppings to suit your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Chicken Fajita Casserole, Fajita Casserole, Chicken Casserole, Mexican Casserole, Gluten Free
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