Chicken Fajita Casserole

5 from 19 votes

Looking for a delicious and easy weeknight dinner recipe that the whole family will love? Look no further than this chicken fajita casserole recipe!

Prep Time20

Cook Time25

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: casserole, Chicken, fajita

Servings:

Calories: 356kcal

Author: Andrea Mut

Ingredients

Fajita Seasoning (makes 3 ¼ tablespoons)

1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
1 ½ teaspoons onion powder
3 teaspoons ground cumin
1 ½ teaspoons paprika
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt

Fajita Casserole

2 tablespoons avocado or olive oil
1 large white onion ,sliced
3 bell peppers ,sliced
740 g (1 ½ lbs) chicken breasts ,cut into thin strips
3 ¼ tablespoons Fajita seasoning
1 ¾ cups salsa
¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro ,including stems, more leaves for garnish
2 cups Cheddar cheese ,shredded
8 to 10 slices pickled jalapenos ,optional
3 green onions ,thinly sliced

Optional Toppings

Pickled jalapenos
Sour cream or Greek yogurt
Sliced or diced avocado
Fresh lime wedges
Cilantro leaves

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Mix together the seasoning mix ingredients and set aside.
1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder, 1 ½ teaspoons onion powder, 3 teaspoons ground cumin, 1 ½ teaspoons paprika, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon salt
Heat oil in a large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook them for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2 tablespoons avocado or olive oil, 1 large white onion
Push the onions to the edges of the pan, and add the chicken strips to the center. Sprinkle the fajita seasoning over the chicken, and let it cook without stirring for 3 minutes.
740 g (1 ½ lbs) chicken breasts, 3 ¼ tablespoons Fajita seasoning
Stir everything together and cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Then, add the peppers and continue cooking and stirring for 5 more minutes.
3 bell peppers
Add salsa and chopped cilantro. Stir to combine.
1 ¾ cups salsa, ¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
Remove the skillet from the heat, and sprinkle the top with cheddar cheese and pickled jalapenos (if using).
2 cups Cheddar cheese, 8 to 10 slices pickled jalapenos
Bake the skillet in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and melted.
Remove the skillet from the oven. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro and sliced green onions.
3 green onions
Serve the chicken fajita casserole with rice or tortillas and top with optional toppings.

Notes

Storage - This casserole can be kept covered tightly or in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. Be sure to let it cool to room temperature before refrigerating.

To Freeze - You can freeze this recipe for up to 3 months. To reheat, let it thaw in the refrigerator overnight and then bake it in the oven according to the recipe instructions.

For ingredient substitutions, variations and more topping ideas see post above.

Nutritional Facts are an estimate only using an online calculator and do not include optional toppings. Numbers will vary depending on the brands of products used.

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