Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Chicken Fajita Casserole, a one-dish wonder that brings together juicy shredded chicken, vibrant vegetables, and gooey cheese for a hearty family meal. This easy-to-make casserole not only saves time but also satisfies everyone’s taste buds with its zesty fajita seasoning and creamy texture. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, this dish offers both convenience and comfort food appeal. Serve it hot from the oven with your favorite toppings like sour cream or fresh cilantro for an extra burst of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 2 cups instant rice
- 1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup frozen diced onion and bell pepper blend
- 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with chilies (undrained)
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 (1.12-ounce) packet fajita seasoning
- 1 (8-ounce) package shredded Mexican blend cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly coat a 9×13 inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, uncooked rice, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, frozen vegetable blend, undrained tomatoes, chicken broth, fajita seasoning, and half of the cheese. Stir until well mixed.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 35 to 45 minutes until the rice is tender. Remove foil, sprinkle remaining cheese on top, and bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes until melted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg