Fajita Chicken Casserole

Servings: 6
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 35–40 minutes
Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

Chicken & Veggies

• 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced

• 2 bell peppers (red & green), sliced

• 1 medium onion, sliced

• 1 cup canned corn, drained (optional)

• 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed & drained (optional)

Seasoning

• 2 tsp fajita seasoning

• ½ tsp paprika

• ½ tsp cumin

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ¼ tsp black pepper

Sauce

• 1 cup salsa (mild or medium)

• ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt

Topping

• 1½ cups shredded Mexican-blend or cheddar cheese

• Fresh cilantro (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven

   • Preheat to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a casserole dish.

2. Season chicken

   • In a large bowl, mix chicken with fajita seasoning, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, and pepper.

3. Add veggies & sauce

   • Add bell peppers, onion, corn, and beans.

   • Stir in salsa and sour cream until well combined.

4. Assemble casserole

   • Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish.

   • Spread evenly and sprinkle cheese on top.

5. Bake

   • Cover with foil and bake 25 minutes.

   • Uncover and bake another 10–15 minutes until bubbly and lightly golden.

6. Rest & serve

   • Let rest 5 minutes. Garnish with cilantro and serve.

 Nutrition Q/A

Q1: Is this casserole healthy?
A: Yes—high in protein, loaded with veggies, and customizable for low-fat or low-carb diets.

Q2: Can I make it low-carb or keto?
A: Yes! Skip corn and beans, use full-fat cheese and Greek yogurt.

Q3: Can I make it WW-friendly?
A: Use fat-free Greek yogurt, reduced-fat cheese, and control portions.

Q4: Can I make it ahead of time?
A: Absolutely. Assemble, cover, and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking.

Q5: Can I freeze it?
A: Yes—freeze before or after baking for up to 2 months.

 Tips & Tricks

 Use rotisserie chicken for speed
 Slice veggies evenly for uniform cooking
 Don’t overbake—keeps chicken juicy
 Add jalapeños for heat
 Serve with cauliflower rice, tortillas, or lettuce wraps
 Great for meal prep (keeps 3–4 days refrigerated)

 Variations

• Creamy Fajita Chicken Casserole – add ¼ cup cream cheese

• Spicy Version – add chipotle peppers or hot salsa

• Vegetarian – swap chicken for mushrooms & extra beans

• Air Fryer Mini Casseroles