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Chicken Fajita Casserole

Chicken Fajita Casserole is a family-friendly meal made in just ONE dish! This is a terrific dinner idea that you can get on the table in under 40 minutes.
Author Diana
Servings 4 servings
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds (680 g) 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 to 400°F (200°C).
  • In the baking dish season the chicken breasts with fajita seasoning and oil. Make sure that the seasoning is well distributed (I like to use my hands).
  • Top the chicken with sliced bell peppers, and onion. Sprinkle a little bit more seasoning and top with shredded cheese.
  • Bake the chicken casserole in the oven uncovered for 25-30 minutes.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with fresh cilantro leaves if desired.

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Notes

  • To check if the chicken is cooked through and safe to eat, insert the thermometer in the center of the chicken, and the internal temperature of the chicken should read 165°F or 74°C.
  • Any melting cheese is fine for this recipe.
  • CALORIE REDUCTION: Leave out all the cheese, top with parmesan mixed with panko breadcrumbs, spray with oil, and bake.
  • To cook this chicken casserole quicker, you can cube the chicken into smaller pieces and reduce the cooking time.
  • You can add cooked pasta to the casserole (cooked to al dente).
  • Serve the chicken with garlic butter pasta, plain pasta, plain rice, Mexican rice, or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
  • Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes, or in the microwave if that's easier.

Nutrition

Calories: 388kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 153mg | Sodium: 483mg | Potassium: 851mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2203IU | Vitamin C: 78mg | Calcium: 226mg | Iron: 1mg