Chicken Fajita Casserole

4.91 from 11 votes

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.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Servings servings

Calories 388kcal

Author Diana

Equipment

Baking dish

Ingredients

4 (1 1/2 lbs – 750g) chicken breasts skinless and boneless
2 tablespoons fajita seasoning
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 bell peppers cut into strips
1 medium yellow onion sliced
1 and 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 75°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.

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