🌮 Fajita Chicken Casserole
⏱ Time:
40–45 minutes
🍽 Servings:
4–6
🛒 Ingredients
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2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced (rotisserie works great)
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1 red bell pepper, sliced
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1 green bell pepper, sliced
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1 small onion, thinly sliced
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1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies (drained)
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1 packet fajita seasoning (or 2 tbsp homemade blend*)
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1 cup sour cream
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or Mexican blend cheese
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1 tbsp olive oil
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Salt & pepper to taste
Optional add-ins:
Black beans, corn, jalapeños, cream cheese, cooked rice.
*Homemade fajita seasoning: chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt.
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13 baking dish.
2️⃣ Sauté veggies
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Cook peppers and onion 4–5 minutes until slightly tender.
3️⃣ Mix filling
In a large bowl combine:
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Chicken
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Cooked peppers & onion
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Diced tomatoes
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Fajita seasoning
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Sour cream
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1½ cups total shredded cheese
Stir until evenly mixed.
4️⃣ Bake
Spread mixture into baking dish.
Top with remaining cheese.
Bake 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
5️⃣ Rest & serve
Let sit 5–10 minutes before serving.
🌯 Serving Ideas
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Scoop into warm tortillas
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Serve over rice or cauliflower rice
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Top with avocado, cilantro, or lime crema
💡 Make It Lighter
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Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream
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Reduce cheese by ¼ cup
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Add extra peppers for volume