🌮🍗 Chicken Fajita Casserole
Chicken fajita casserole is a baked, one-dish version of classic Chicken fajitas. It combines seasoned chicken, peppers, cheese, and a creamy base, then bakes everything together. It’s easy, filling, and great for family dinners.
🧾 Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced (red, green, or yellow)
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 1 packet fajita seasoning (or 1–2 tsp homemade mix)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies (drained)
- 1 cup uncooked rice (optional version) or cooked rice
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
👨🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 190 °C (375 °F).
- Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté onions and bell peppers for about 4–5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, mix:
- shredded chicken
- sautéed vegetables
- fajita seasoning
- sour cream
- diced tomatoes
- half of the shredded cheese
- Spread the mixture into a greased baking dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until hot and bubbly.
🌟 Optional Add-Ins
- Black beans
- Corn
- Jalapeños (for extra spice)
- Cooked pasta or rice for a heartier casserole
🍽️ Serving Ideas
Serve with:
- Tortilla
- Guacamole
- Salsa
- Fresh salad
✅ Tip: Leftover Chicken fajita casserole tastes even better the next day and reheats well.
If you want, I can also show you:
- A healthy / low-carb chicken fajita casserole 🥗
- A 5-ingredient super quick version ⏱️
- A creamy Mexican restaurant-style version 🌮🔥.
