Description
This Chicken Fajita Casserole is a savory, hearty dish that layers flavorsome shredded chicken, colorful veggies, and a medley of spices, all baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken
- shredded
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 bell pepper sliced
- 1 onion sliced
- 1 can black beans
- drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- to taste salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, salsa, sliced bell pepper, sliced onion, black beans, corn, cooked rice, and spices. Mix well.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased baking dish and top with shredded cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven, let cool slightly, then serve warm.
Notes
Feel free to customize this casserole by adding more vegetables or adjusting the spice levels to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Casserole, Main Course
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Chicken Fajita Casserole, chicken, casserole, fajitas, dinner recipe