Fajita Chicken Casserole Bake
A warm and savory casserole featuring tender chicken, colorful peppers, and a gooey cheese topping, perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 cup salsa
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the cooked chicken, diced bell pepper, onion, black beans, corn, cooked rice or quinoa, salsa, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Spread the mixture evenly in a greased baking dish.
- Top with the shredded cheese.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Make ahead and store in the fridge for easy baking later. Customizable with different vegetables or spices based on preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Fajita, Chicken, Casserole, Tex-Mex, Comfort Food
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