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FAJITA CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Easy Fajita Chicken Casserole for Busy Nights


  • Author: Emily Parker
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Description

A hearty and flavorful casserole combining tender chicken, rice, and Mexican-inspired seasonings.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 cups shredded cooked chicken (about 3 large breasts)
  • 2 cups instant rice (uncooked)
  • 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup frozen diced onion and bell pepper blend
  • 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies (such as RoTel), undrained
  • 1½ cups chicken broth
  • 1 (1.12 oz) packet fajita seasoning
  • 2 cups (8 oz bag) shredded Mexican blend cheese, divided

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Mix shredded chicken, rice, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, onion and bell pepper blend, diced tomatoes with green chilies, chicken broth, and fajita seasoning in a large bowl.
  3. Spread half the mixture in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
  4. Sprinkle 1 cup shredded cheese evenly over the mixture.
  5. Spread remaining mixture on top.
  6. Sprinkle remaining cheese over the top.
  7. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  8. Remove foil and bake for 10 more minutes or until bubbly.
  9. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken for quicker prep.
  • Adjust fajita seasoning to taste.
  • Add jalapeños for extra heat.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 980mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg

Keywords: fajita chicken casserole, Mexican casserole, easy dinner