Description
Chicken Fajita Casserole brings sizzling Southwest flavors right to your dinner table with zero fuss. Packed with tender chicken, colorful peppers, and melty cheese, this one-pan wonder makes weeknight meals deliciously simple.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1.5 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 1.5 cups shredded cheese
Vegetables:
- 2 medium bell peppers
- 1 medium yellow onion
Seasonings and Oils:
- 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Fresh chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and grab a large baking dish to prepare your fajita feast.
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon vegetable oil over 1 ½ pounds chicken breasts, then generously coat with 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning, ensuring every inch is covered.
- Slice 2 bell peppers and 1 yellow onion into thin strips, creating colorful vegetable ribbons for your casserole.
- Layer the seasoned chicken at the bottom of the baking dish, then arrange the pepper and onion strips evenly across the top.
- Sprinkle an additional dash of fajita seasoning over the vegetables for extra flavor intensity.
- Generously scatter 1 ½ cups shredded cheese across the entire surface, allowing it to melt and create a golden, bubbly topping.
- Slide the uncovered dish into the 400°F oven and bake for exactly 25-30 minutes until the chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
- Remove the casserole and let it rest for 3-5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
- Chop fresh cilantro and shower it over the top for a bright, fresh finish.
- Serve immediately with warm tortillas or fluffy rice to complete your meal.
Notes
- Swap chicken breasts for thighs if dark meat provides more flavor and moisture for your preference.
- Cut vegetables into uniform pieces to ensure even cooking and balanced texture in each bite.
- Opt for low-fat cheese or dairy-free alternatives to make this dish more diet-friendly for specific nutritional needs.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes after baking to help juices redistribute and make serving easier.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 397 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 430 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 39 g
- Cholesterol: 108 mg