Chicken Fajita Casserole
This Chicken Fajita Casserole is a delicious and hearty dish that combines tender chicken strips with colorful bell peppers and onions, all topped with creamy sour cream and a blend of melted cheeses. It’s a flavorful twist on classic fajitas, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 pound chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken strips and cook until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add sliced onion and bell peppers. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and mix well with the vegetables.
- Transfer the chicken and vegetable mixture to a casserole dish. Spread sour cream evenly over the top.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses over the sour cream layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg