Description
A comforting casserole layered with seasoned chicken, bell peppers, and a melty cheese blend, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 1 onion
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 packet fajita seasoning mix
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: sliced jalapenos for extra heat
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish with cooking spray.
- Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips and season with salt, pepper, and half of the fajita seasoning mix.
- Heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sauté seasoned chicken until cooked through; set aside.
- Add sliced bell peppers, onions, and the remaining fajita seasoning mix to the skillet; sauté until tender-crisp.
- Combine cooked chicken, sautéed vegetables, sour cream, and half of the shredded cheeses in a large bowl.
- Transfer mixture to greased baking dish and top with remaining shredded cheeses.
- Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving to allow casserole to set.
Notes
For a milder version, reduce the fajita seasoning by half. For a spicier kick, add diced chipotle pepper or use spicy pepper jack cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 70mg