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