Description
This Cheesy Chicken Fajita Casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish featuring tender chicken breasts seasoned with fajita spices, topped with vibrant bell peppers, onions, and melted cheese. Baked until bubbly and juicy, it’s perfect for a comforting weeknight meal served with your choice of sides.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasoning
- 1 1/2 pounds (680 g) skinless and boneless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Vegetables and Toppings
- 2 medium bell peppers, cut into strips
- 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese (any melting cheese)
- Fresh chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the casserole.
- Prepare Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish, then season evenly with the fajita seasoning and drizzle with vegetable oil. Use your hands to rub the seasoning thoroughly over the chicken to ensure maximum flavor.
- Add Vegetables and Cheese: Arrange the sliced bell peppers and onions evenly on top of the seasoned chicken. Sprinkle a bit more fajita seasoning over the vegetables, then top everything with shredded cheese.
- Bake the Casserole: Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and garnish with fresh chopped cilantro. Serve immediately with your preferred sides.
Notes
- To ensure the chicken is cooked safely, use a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part; it should read 165°F (74°C).
- Any type of melting cheese works well for this casserole.
- For a lower-calorie version, omit the cheese and instead top with a mixture of parmesan and panko breadcrumbs sprayed with oil before baking.
- To reduce cooking time, cube the chicken into smaller pieces.
- You can add cooked pasta (al dente) into the casserole for a heartier dish.
- Pair this casserole with garlic butter pasta, plain rice, Mexican rice, or a low-carb cauliflower rice.
- Leftovers can be reheated in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes or in the microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 388 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 483 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 50 g
- Cholesterol: 153 mg
