Description
A comforting Chicken Fajita Casserole that marries robust flavors, tender chicken, and colorful vegetables for a delightful family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups boneless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers (red, yellow, green), sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned)
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Sauté diced chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes). Season with taco seasoning.
- Add bell peppers and onions to the skillet, cooking for an additional 3-5 minutes until softened.
- Combine the cooked chicken and vegetables with diced tomatoes and cream cheese in a mixing bowl, stirring until mixed.
- Layer the mixture evenly in a greased casserole dish and sprinkle cheese on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken beforehand. This dish can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated; just add several minutes to the baking time if cooking from chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chicken Fajita Casserole, Family Recipe, Comfort Food, Easy Dinner, Mexican Cuisine