Cheesy Fajita Chicken Casserole: Easy Family Meal Everyone Loves
A delicious and easy-to-make casserole that combines all the flavors of fajitas with cheesy goodness.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 pound chicken breasts, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup corn
- 1 cup black beans, drained
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned.
- Add the bell pepper and onion, and sauté until softened.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked chicken mixture, corn, black beans, rice, and half of the cheese. Mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with cilantro before serving.
Notes
- This casserole is perfect for meal prep!
- Feel free to add your favorite toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Cheesy Fajita Chicken Casserole