Description
A comforting Chicken Fajita Casserole with bold flavors from chicken, bell peppers, and zesty seasoning, topped with melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup onion, sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 packet fajita seasoning
- 1 cup salsa
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the cooked chicken, rice, bell peppers, onion, black beans, diced tomatoes, salsa, fajita seasoning, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Mix well until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish and spread it out evenly.
- Top with shredded cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For best results, ensure all ingredients are room temperature before combining. Feel free to add extra vegetables or adjust spice levels to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg