Description
Chicken fajita casserole brings Tex-Mex comfort to dinner tables with layers of zesty flavors and cheesy goodness. Spicy chicken, colorful peppers, and melted cheese create a satisfying meal that will make diners crave seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 4 cups shredded cooked chicken (about 2 large breasts)
- 1 (8-ounce) package shredded Mexican blend cheese (about 2 cups)
Starches and Grains:
- 2 cups instant rice
- 1 (10.5-ounces) can cream of chicken soup
Liquid and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup frozen diced onion and bell pepper blend
- 1 (10-ounces) can diced tomatoes with chilies (like Rotel), undrained
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 (1.12-ounces) packet fajita seasoning (McCormick)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×13 inch baking dish with a light coating of nonstick spray to prevent sticking.
- Combine shredded chicken, raw rice, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, chopped onions, diced bell peppers, tomatoes with chilies, chicken broth, and fajita seasoning in a large mixing bowl.
- Incorporate approximately half of the shredded cheese into the mixture, ensuring all ingredients are thoroughly blended.
- Transfer the combined ingredients to the prepared baking dish, spreading the mixture evenly to create a uniform layer.
- Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil to trap moisture and promote even cooking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-45 minutes, or until the rice becomes tender and has absorbed the liquid.
- Remove the casserole from the oven and uncover the foil.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top of the casserole, creating a melty, golden layer.
- Return the dish to the oven for an additional 3-5 minutes, allowing the cheese to completely melt and become slightly bubbly.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the ingredients to set and cool slightly.
Notes
- Quick comfort food that transforms traditional fajita flavors into a hearty casserole.
- Combines tender chicken, vibrant bell peppers, and zesty seasonings in one easy dish.
- Perfect for busy weeknights when you want maximum flavor with minimal preparation effort.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg