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Fajita Chicken Casserole Bake

Fajita Chicken Casserole Bake

This Fajita Chicken Casserole Bake is a flavorful dish that brings together chicken, peppers, cheese, and more in under 45 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 portions
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Vegetables
  • 3-4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 1 lb
  • 2 cups mixed bell peppers sliced, red, yellow, green
  • 1 large sweet onion sliced
Seasonings and Toppings
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • fresh cilantro optional, for garnish

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • large skillet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté sliced bell peppers and onions until softened (5-7 minutes).
  3. Add diced chicken and taco seasoning to the skillet. Cook until chicken is no longer pink (8-10 minutes).
Layering and Baking
  1. Layer half of the chicken mixture in the prepared baking dish, followed by half of the cheese.
  2. Repeat layers and top with remaining cheese.
  3. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and bubbly. Let cool slightly before serving, garnished with cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 32gFat: 18g

Notes

This casserole is versatile; feel free to substitute chicken with ground turkey or add other vegetables as desired.

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