Description
This Cheesy Chicken Fajita Casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish featuring juicy seasoned chicken breasts baked with colorful bell peppers, onions, and topped with melted cheese. Perfect for a flavorful and satisfying dinner, it can be served with pasta, rice, or enjoyed on its own.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds chicken breasts skinless and boneless
- 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 medium bell peppers cut into strips
- 1 medium yellow onion sliced
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheese
- Fresh chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius) to ensure it’s at the perfect temperature for baking the casserole.
- Season chicken: In a baking dish, place the chicken breasts and evenly season them with the fajita seasoning and vegetable oil. Use your hands to make sure the seasoning coats the chicken thoroughly for maximum flavor.
- Add vegetables and cheese: Arrange the sliced bell peppers and yellow onions on top of the seasoned chicken. Sprinkle a little extra fajita seasoning over the veggies, then top everything with the shredded cheese.
- Bake: Place the dish uncovered in the oven and bake for 30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Remove from oven and garnish the casserole with fresh chopped cilantro. Serve immediately with your choice of sides such as pasta, rice, or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
Notes
- Check that chicken is fully cooked by inserting a thermometer into the center; it should read 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption.
- Any melting cheese like cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a Mexican blend will work well for this recipe.
- To reduce calories, omit the cheese and instead top with Parmesan mixed with panko breadcrumbs, spray with oil, then bake.
- For quicker cooking, cut the chicken into smaller cubes which will reduce the bake time.
- You can add cooked pasta to the casserole for a heartier meal cooked to al dente.
- Serve with garlic butter pasta, plain pasta, plain rice, Mexican rice, or cauliflower rice to complement the fajita flavors.
- Reheat leftovers in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes or use the microwave for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 388 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 483 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 50 g
- Cholesterol: 153 mg
