Best Casserole Recipes: Chicken Fajita Casserole
Loaded with onions, bell peppers, cheese, and fajita seasonings, Chicken Fajita Casserole is one of our favorite casserole recipes and ready in just 30 minutes with easy prep.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts split lengthwise
- 3 bell peppers sliced
- 1 large yellow onion
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 oz Jack cheese shredded
- fresh cilantro optional
Fajita Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoon paprika
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Grease a 9×13” baking dish with oil and set aside. Arrange the split chicken breasts in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
- In a small bowl, combine the cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper. Drizzle oil on top and sprinkle on half the fajita seasoning.
- Add the sliced onions and bell peppers on top of the chicken. Sprinkle the remaining seasoning on top.
- Top with the shredded cheese and then place the casserole in the oven.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160°F.
- Garnish with optional cilantro and serve warm.