Description
A simple and delicious chicken fajita casserole with layers of chicken, bell peppers, and creamy cheese, perfect for weeknights or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 ounces boneless skinless chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 bell peppers, sliced
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 1 package fajita seasoning mix
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
- To taste: optional toppings (avocado, guacamole, sour cream, salsa)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Cook the chicken in a skillet with olive oil over medium heat until fully cooked and golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Sauté the sliced onions and bell peppers in the same skillet for about 5 minutes.
- Combine the cooked chicken with the sautéed vegetables, fajita seasoning, sour cream, and cream cheese.
- Assemble the mixture in a baking dish and top with grated cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Customize with your favorite toppings. Can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg