Description
How to Make Fajita Chicken Casserole: A Flavorful Layered Delight featuring seasoned chicken, vibrant bell peppers, and melted cheese, perfect for any dinner occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken breast
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 corn or flour tortillas, cut into quarters
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 cup salsa
- Fresh cilantro for garnishing (optional)
Instructions
- Start by dicing the chicken breast, red and green bell peppers, and onion. Toss with spices.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil, add the mixture, and sauté until cooked through.
- In a baking dish, layer sautéed chicken, tortilla quarters, salsa, and cheese. Repeat layers.
- Cover and bake at 375°F for 20 minutes; uncover and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is golden.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
- Reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.
- Feel free to use different meats or make ahead of time for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the casserole
- Calories: 400 Kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg