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Easy And Cheesy Chicken Fajitas Casserole Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Easy And Cheesy Chicken Fajitas Casserole Recipe is a delicious twist on traditional fajitas, combining tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, and creamy cheese for a comforting meal the whole family will love.


Ingredients

Units Scale

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 6 (4 to 6 ounces each) boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
  • 4 bell peppers (sliced; vary the colors to make it pretty!)
  • 1 small onion (sliced)
  • 1 recipe or package fajita seasoning mix (taco seasoning may also be used)
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese grated
  • optional for serving: avocado, guacamole, sour cream, and salsa

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Over medium heat, saute the chicken in olive oil until chicken is done. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  2. Add onions and peppers and saute until desired tenderness is reached.
  3. Add chicken back to pan and stir in fajita seasoning, sour cream, and cream cheese. Mix well.
  4. Sprinkle with cheese and bake in oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Notes

  • Use pre-cooked chicken to save time – about 5 to 6 cups are needed.
  • If you don’t have an ovenproof skillet, transfer everything to a greased casserole dish.
  • This dish is delicious topped with avocado, guacamole, sour cream, or salsa, and can be served over rice, cauliflower rice, or in flour tortillas.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 275 kcal
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 350 mg
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Saturated Fat: 9 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 9 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 20 g
  • Cholesterol: 90 mg