Description
Fajita Chicken Casserole brings the sizzle of fajitas into the oven! It’s loaded with tender chicken, sautéed bell peppers and onions, Tex-Mex spices, and a generous layer of melted cheese—all baked into a creamy, comforting casserole that’s perfect for family dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow onion, sliced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese (plus more for topping)
- Optional: ½ cup salsa or canned diced tomatoes with green chiles
- Optional toppings: chopped cilantro, sliced jalapeños, avocado, lime wedges
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven
- Preheat to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
2. Cook Veggies
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Sauté bell peppers and onions until just softened (about 5–7 minutes). Season with salt, pepper, and half the spices.
3. Mix the Filling
- In a large bowl, combine cooked chicken, sautéed veggies, cream cheese, sour cream, remaining spices, shredded cheese, and salsa (if using).
- Mix until evenly combined.
4. Assemble & Bake
- Spread the mixture evenly in the casserole dish.
- Top with more shredded cheese.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
5. Serve
- Garnish with toppings of choice. Serve with rice, tortillas, or salad.
Notes
- Low-Carb: Serve over cauliflower rice or in lettuce cups
- Spicy Kick: Add chopped jalapeños or chipotle peppers
- Make Ahead: Assemble and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking
- Cheese Swap: Use Monterey Jack, pepper jack, or a mix
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casserole Recipes
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 generous scoop
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
Keywords: Fajita Chicken Casserole