Cheesy Chicken Fajita Casserole (Print)
Juicy chicken and peppers in a cheesy Tex-Mex bake
# What You Need:
→ Meats
01 - 3 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or cubed
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 large red bell pepper, sliced
03 - 1 large green bell pepper, sliced
04 - 1 large yellow bell pepper, sliced
05 - 1 large onion, sliced
→ Dairy
06 - 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
07 - 1/2 cup sour cream
08 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
→ Pantry & Seasonings
09 - 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
10 - 1 tsp chili powder
11 - 1 tsp ground cumin
12 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
13 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
14 - 1/2 tsp onion powder
15 - 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
16 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
17 - 1 tbsp olive oil
→ Garnish (optional)
18 - Fresh cilantro, chopped
19 - Sliced green onions
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray or butter.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced bell peppers and onion. Sauté for 6–8 minutes until soft and slightly caramelized. Remove from heat.
03 - In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, sautéed peppers and onions, diced tomatoes with green chilies, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, softened cream cheese, and sour cream. Mix thoroughly. Season generously with salt and black pepper.
04 - Spread the chicken mixture evenly in the prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle shredded Mexican blend cheese uniformly over the top.
05 - Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until hot and bubbly throughout and cheese is golden brown on top.
06 - Let casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro and sliced green onions if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- All the fajita flavors you love without standing at the stove assembling individual tortillas
- Perfect for feeding a crowd or meal prep lunches that actually get you excited for Monday
02 -
- Drain those diced tomatoes really well or youll end up with soupy results instead of a cohesive casserole
- The cream cheese mixes in best if you let it sit on the counter for 30 minutes before you start cooking
03 -
- Line your baking dish with foil for the easiest cleanup ever
- Use a mix of sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack instead of Mexican blend for extra flavor