Chicken Fajita Casserole
Chicken Fajita Casserole combines the flavors of chicken fajitas in a delicious casserole. Chicken, peppers, onions and black beans are combined with a creamy cheese mixture before being baked to perfection.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 713kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast sliced
- 1 green bell pepper sliced
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 yellow onion sliced
- 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning
- 8 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
- 15 oz. can black beans drained and rinsed
- Cilantro roughly chopped, for garnishing (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over a medium-high heat. Add the sliced chicken and cook, stirring, until cooked through. You can make sure the chicken is fully cooked by using a meat thermometer and making sure the internal recipe is 165°. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Drizzle a little extra olive oil in the skillet if necessary, then add the sliced peppers and onion. Cook, stirring, until just softened. Add the fajita seasoning and cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until fragrant. Remove from heat.
- Add the softened cream cheese and 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese to a large mixing bowl. Mix until well combined. Add the cooked chicken, cooked pepper mixture and black beans, and mix until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining cup of shredded cheese over the top.
- Bake for 30 minutes. Sprinkle the chopped cilantro on top (if desired) just before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 713kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 186mg | Sodium: 1191mg | Potassium: 1020mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2525IU | Vitamin C: 69mg | Calcium: 509mg | Iron: 3mg