Description
Experience the delightful flavors of a Chicken Fajita Casserole, a quick and easy dinner that combines tender chicken, fluffy rice, and vibrant bell peppers, all baked together in one pan. This comforting dish is infused with zesty fajita seasoning and topped with gooey melted cheese, making it a family favorite for weeknight meals or gatherings. With only 10 minutes of preparation time, you’ll have more time to enjoy delicious moments at the dinner table. Plus, it’s customizable—add your favorite toppings like fresh avocado or cilantro to make it uniquely yours.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken, thinly sliced
- 2 bell peppers, thinly sliced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cups cooked white rice
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup salsa
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fajita seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350ºF.
- In a large skillet over high heat, combine chicken, bell peppers, onion, olive oil, and fajita seasoning. Cook for about 6-7 minutes until chicken is browned and vegetables are slightly softened.
- In a mixing bowl, blend cooked rice, sour cream, and salsa. Add the chicken mixture and stir well.
- Pour the combined mixture into a casserole dish and top with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
- Serve immediately with your choice of toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg