Description
Creamy Baked Fajita Chicken Casserole is the ultimate weeknight dinner hero. Juicy chicken, colorful peppers, and a velvety, spicy cream sauce come together under a blanket of melted cheese for a comforting, flavorful meal that’s easy to throw together—and guaranteed to impress the whole family!
Ingredients
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2 large chicken breasts, skinless, boneless, cut into cubes
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2 bell peppers (red, green, or yellow), seeded and sliced into strips
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1 medium onion, minced
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8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
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1/3 cup tomato sauce (marinara, crushed tomatoes, or your favorite)
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1/4 cup chicken stock (or substitute water + 1 teaspoon instant bouillon)
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1 packet fajita seasoning (or homemade blend)
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1/2 teaspoon salt and black pepper
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or Pepper Jack, Monterey Jack, cheddar)
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Fresh chopped cilantro or parsley for garnish
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly oil a baking dish.
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In a bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, tomato sauce, chicken stock, half the fajita seasoning, salt, and pepper until smooth.
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Add the cubed chicken to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with the remaining fajita seasoning and toss to coat evenly.
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Pour the creamy fajita mixture over the chicken and stir well to coat all pieces.
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Arrange bell pepper strips and minced onion evenly over the top.
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Sprinkle shredded cheese generously over the veggies.
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Bake for 15-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
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Optional: Broil for 2 minutes at the end for a golden, crispy cheese topping.
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Serve hot over cauliflower rice, steamed veggies, zucchini noodles, or enjoy as-is. Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley.
Notes
DIY Fajita Seasoning: Mix 1 teaspoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon cumin, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon onion powder, and a pinch of cayenne.
Swap chicken breasts for chicken thighs for extra juiciness.
Try different cheeses for a fun twist—Pepper Jack for heat, cheddar for extra richness.
Leftovers taste even better the next day and make delicious wraps!
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner, Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg