Description
Easy chicken fajita casserole with tender chicken, sautéed bell peppers, onions, and melted cheese.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 large red bell pepper, sliced
1 large green bell pepper, sliced
1 large yellow bell pepper, sliced
1 medium onion, sliced
2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
1 cup cooked rice (optional)
1/2 cup sour cream (optional)
Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Cook chicken with olive oil and spices for 5–6 min until browned.
3. Add bell peppers and onion; sauté 3–4 min.
4. Stir in cooked rice if using.
5. Transfer mixture to baking dish; top with cheese.
6. Bake 15–20 min until cheese melts.
7. Garnish with sour cream and cilantro before serving.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for faster prep.
Substitute chicken thighs for juicier meat.
Add beans or corn for extra protein.
Use low-fat or dairy-free cheese if desired.
Top with avocado or jalapeños for more flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 130mg