Description
Chicken Fajita Casserole is the ultimate comforting dish that combines all the beloved flavors of fajitas into a hearty, cheesy casserole. This recipe features tender chicken, vibrant bell peppers, and zesty tomatoes, creating a satisfying meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you can put together this one-dish wonder that promises to please both kids and adults alike. Top it with melted cheese for an irresistible finish, and enjoy the ease of cleanup when dinner is served straight from the baking dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 2 cups instant rice
- 1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup frozen diced onion and bell pepper blend
- 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with chilies
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 (1.12-ounce) packet fajita seasoning
- 1 (8-ounce) package shredded Mexican blend cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, instant rice, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, frozen vegetables, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, fajita seasoning, and half of the shredded cheese.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and cover with aluminum foil. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes until the rice is tender.
- Remove from the oven, uncover, top with remaining cheese, and bake for an additional few minutes until melted.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg