Chicken Fajitas Casserole (easy and cheesy!)
Indulge in this easy and cheesy Chicken Fajitas Casserole, a delightful fusion of your favorite fajita flavors in a creamy, comforting dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: chicken recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 bell peppers, sliced (mix colors for visual appeal)
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 1 packet fajita seasoning mix (or taco seasoning)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a skillet over medium heat, sauté chicken in olive oil until cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add onions and bell peppers; sauté until tender.
- Return chicken to the skillet and stir in fajita seasoning, sour cream, and cream cheese until well combined.
- Top with grated cheddar cheese and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 395
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 918mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9.4g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 121mg