Fajita Chicken Casserole: Easy and Flavorful Weeknight Delight
A delicious and simple recipe for a weeknight family dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 can black beans, drained
- 1 cup corn
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 tablespoon fajita seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken, bell pepper, and onion; cook until the chicken is browned.
- Stir in the fajita seasoning, black beans, corn, and rice; mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- This casserole can be customized with your favorite vegetables.
- For added flavor, top with fresh cilantro before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Fajita Chicken Casserole, easy dinner, weeknight meal