Fajita Chicken Casserole Bake
A delightful and easy dish that combines fajita flavors with comforting casserole goodness, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: None
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 teaspoon fajita seasoning
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 cup salsa
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking oil or spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine the cooked chicken, bell pepper, onion, cooked rice or quinoa, black beans, corn, fajita seasoning, salsa, and half of the cheese in a large bowl. Mix well.
- Grease a baking dish with cooking oil or spray. Pour the chicken mixture into the dish and spread it evenly.
- Top with the remaining cheese.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your delicious Fajita Chicken Casserole Bake!
Notes
For extra spice, add diced jalapeños or increase the amount of fajita seasoning. Feel free to add other vegetables like zucchini or mushrooms.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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