Description
A comforting and flavorful chicken casserole with bell peppers, creamy cheeses, and zesty fajita seasoning, perfect for family meals or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 ounces boneless skinless chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 bell peppers, sliced
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 1 package fajita seasoning mix
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
- To taste optional toppings: avocado, guacamole, sour cream, salsa
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F to get it nice and warm.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until fully cooked and golden, about 5-7 minutes. Set aside.
- Add sliced onions and bell peppers to the same skillet. Sauté until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Stir in fajita seasoning, sour cream, and softened cream cheese until well combined.
- Spread the mixture in a baking dish and top with grated cheddar cheese. Bake for 10-15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Notes
Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. Consider adding fresh avocado or a dollop of sour cream for an extra touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken casserole, fajita casserole, easy dinner, cheesy casserole