Description
This Chicken Fajita Casserole combines all the flavors of classic fajitas in an easy-to-make, cheesy baked dish. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering, this casserole is a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Vegetables:
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 yellow bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 green bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 medium onion (sliced)
Seasonings:
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Cheese Mixture:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
Garnish:
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned, about 4–5 minutes (they do not need to be fully cooked through). Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add bell peppers and onion. Sauté for 5–6 minutes until softened. Stir in chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper; cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine sour cream, cream cheese, and chicken broth until smooth. Add chicken, peppers, and onions to the mixture and stir to coat evenly.
- Transfer to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, top with cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, and bake for 20–25 minutes until hot and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- This casserole is delicious served over rice, with warm tortillas, or on its own for a low-carb option.
- You can also add black beans or corn for extra flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 recipe
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg