Shortcut Chicken Fajita Casserole Recipes

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CHICKEN FAJITAS CASSEROLE



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This spicy, savory and cheesy Chicken Fajitas Casserole is a staple chicken dinner recipe. It's such an easy way to make chicken fajitas that will have everyone asking for the recipe!

Provided by Katerina | Easy Weeknight Recipes

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound cooked boneless, skinless chicken breasts, (shredded)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small green bell pepper, (sliced into thin strips)
1 small red bell pepper, (sliced into thin strips)
1 small yellow onion, (thinly sliced)
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 ounces cream cheese, (softened, cut up into pieces for easier mixing)
8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
1 1/2 tablespoons fajita seasoning mix
salt and fresh ground pepper, (to taste)
fresh cilantro or parsley, (for garnish)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350˚F. Lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray; set aside. Shred the baked chicken breasts and then transfer to a large mixing bowl; set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet set over medium-high heat. Add strips of peppers and onions to the hot oil; sprinkle with salt and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, or until softened. Stir frequently.
  • Remove from heat and add to the chicken. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl combine cream cheese, HALF of shredded cheese, fajitas seasoning mix, salt, and pepper; mix until thoroughly combined.
  • Add cream cheese mixture to the chicken and peppers; mix until everything is well combined.
  • Transfer chicken mixture to previously prepared baking dish and sprinkle with remaining shredded cheddar cheese.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly, and cheese is melted. Remove from oven and garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 604 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 42 g, Fat 45 g, SaturatedFat 24 g, Cholesterol 194 mg, Sodium 813 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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