Description
A comforting and easy chicken fajita casserole, perfect for busy weeknights, bursting with vibrant flavors and cheesy goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 packet fajita seasoning
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 cup salsa
- Tortilla chips (optional for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the diced chicken in a large skillet over medium heat until browned and cooked through.
- Add the sliced peppers and onion to the skillet and sauté until tender.
- Stir in the fajita seasoning, black beans, corn, and salsa until combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish evenly.
- Top with shredded cheese, piling it high.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve warm, topping with crispy tortilla chips if desired.
Notes
Customize with different proteins or add veggies. Can be prepped a day in advance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg