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A skillet filled with chicken fajita casserole, topped with melted cheese, fresh cilantro, and diced tomatoes, ready to be served.

Chicken Fajita Casserole

A comforting, cheesy casserole that brings all the flavors of chicken fajitas into one dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 913
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup diced green bell pepper fresh
  • 1 cup diced red bell pepper fresh
  • 1 cup diced yellow onion fresh
  • 2 tablespoons oil divided; avocado or olive oil
  • 4 cups chopped rotisserie chicken pre-cooked
  • 2 packages 8.8 ounces each Spanish style rice (cook as per package directions)
  • 1 can 10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup (can substitute with a low-fat version if desired)
  • 1 cup salsa mild or spicy, based on preference
  • 1 block 8 ounces cream cheese, softened (room temperature)
  • 8 ounces Mexican shredded cheese divided use
  • ½ cup sour cream full-fat or reduced-fat
  • 1 packet 1.25 ounces fajita seasoning (or homemade seasoning blend)
  • 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro optional garnish

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a sauté pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the diced green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and yellow onion. Sauté for 5 minutes until the onions become translucent.
  3. Add the rotisserie chicken, Spanish style rice, cream of chicken soup, salsa, cream cheese, half of the shredded Mexican cheese, sour cream, and fajita seasoning to the sauté pan. Stir until the mixture is fully combined and the cream cheese has melted.
  4. Remove the pan from the heat and set the mixture aside.
  5. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Transfer the chicken mixture to the baking dish and spread it out evenly.
  6. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the casserole is heated through and bubbly.
  7. Remove the foil and sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese over the top. Return the casserole to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese has fully melted and is bubbly.
  8. Garnish the casserole with chopped cilantro if desired, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 260gCalories: 913kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 63gFat: 49gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 137mgSodium: 2565mgPotassium: 734mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 828IUVitamin C: 85mgCalcium: 385mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This chicken fajita casserole is a great make-ahead meal that's perfect for weeknight dinners or a casual gathering with friends. The combination of creamy, cheesy goodness with the bold fajita flavors will leave everyone coming back for more!

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