Easy Chicken Fajita Casserole
A comforting and flavorful casserole that brings the vibrant tastes of fajitas to your dinner table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced (red, green, yellow)
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 tablespoon fajita seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Tortilla chips (optional for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix the shredded chicken, bell peppers, onion, black beans, corn, salsa, fajita seasoning, and half of the cheese in a large bowl.
- Season the mixture with salt and pepper to your liking.
- Spread the mixture into a greased baking dish.
- Top with the remaining cheese and optional tortilla chips.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
You can substitute black beans with pinto or kidney beans and customize with additional veggies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg