Description
Chicken Fajita Casserole is a vibrant and satisfying dish that brings the beloved flavors of fajitas right to your table. This creamy, cheesy casserole features tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, and a zesty seasoning blend, making it an ideal meal for busy weeknights or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cooked and shredded chicken breasts
- 2 bell peppers (sliced)
- 1 large onion (sliced)
- 8 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1 packet fajita seasoning
- 8 oz shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13 casserole dish with non-stick spray.
- In a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Sauté the chicken, bell peppers, and onion for 1-2 minutes until slightly seared. Remove from heat.
- In the same skillet, mix cream cheese and fajita seasoning until melted. Stir in the sautéed mixture until everything is evenly coated.
- Transfer to the prepared casserole dish and top with shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg