Description
An easy, one-dish Fajita Chicken Casserole loaded with seasoned chicken, bell peppers, onions, and melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs cooked chicken, shredded or cubed
- 2 bell peppers, sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1.5 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fajita seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Sauté onions and peppers in olive oil until tender.
- In a bowl, combine chicken, sautéed veggies, cream cheese, and seasonings.
- Spread into greased baking dish and top with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Garnish and serve warm.
Notes
Use pre-cooked shredded rotisserie chicken to save time. Let it rest 5 minutes before serving for easier scooping.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg