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Fajita Chicken Casserole

Fajita Chicken Casserole – A Savory Tex-Mex Delight

This Fajita Chicken Casserole combines tender chicken and vibrant bell peppers for a quick Tex-Mex dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: DINNER
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 4 pieces Chicken Breasts Consider using rotisserie chicken for quicker prep.
  • 1 cup Red Bell Pepper
  • 1 cup Yellow Bell Pepper
  • 1 cup Green Bell Pepper
  • 1 small Red Onion Substitute with yellow or white onion if desired.
  • 2 tablespoons Fajita Seasoning Taco seasoning can be used as a substitute.
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Dairy-free cream cheese can be used for a dairy-free option.
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese (Cheddar or Mexican Blend) Monterey Jack cheese can be used for a gooier finish.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Used to grease the baking dish.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and generously grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil.
  2. Slice the red, yellow, and green bell peppers along with the small red onion into thin strips.
  3. Toss the cubed chicken breasts with fajita seasoning in a mixing bowl until evenly coated.
  4. Layer the seasoned chicken across the bottom of the greased baking dish.
  5. Top the chicken with the sliced onions and bell peppers.
  6. Dot cream cheese cubes over the top of the layered ingredients and sprinkle the shredded cheese across the top.
  7. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes.
  8. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Garnish with fresh cilantro or avocado for an extra pop of color and flavor. For a vegetarian option, consider substituting the chicken with black beans or corn.

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