Easy Chicken Fajita Casserole: A Family-Friendly Delight
A delightful and easy chicken fajita casserole that’s perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breasts, diced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together diced chicken, bell pepper, onion, cooked rice, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, and spices.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
- Top with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the vegetables based on your family’s preferences.
- This dish can easily be doubled for larger gatherings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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