Chicken Fajita Casserole
Indulge in the deliciousness of Chicken Fajita Casserole, a comforting one-pan dish that brings together tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and creamy cheese for a satisfying meal. In just one hour, you can serve up this flavorful casserole that’s perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves eight people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 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
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 (1.12-ounce) packet fajita seasoning
- 1 (8-ounce) package shredded Mexican blend cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, uncooked rice, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, frozen vegetable blend, diced tomatoes with chilies, chicken broth, fajita seasoning, and half of the shredded cheese. Mix well.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly. Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until the rice is tender. Remove foil, add remaining cheese on top, then bake for an additional 5–10 minutes until melted.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 930mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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