Fajita Chicken Casserole
A delightful dish combining the rich flavors of classic fajitas in a comforting, easy-to-make casserole with tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and gooey cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
- Diet: None
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn
- 2 cups diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 tablespoon fajita seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Tortilla chips or tortillas for layering
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix the shredded chicken, diced bell pepper, diced onion, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, fajita seasoning, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- Layer tortilla chips or tortillas at the bottom of a baking dish.
- Add the chicken and vegetable mixture over the tortilla layer evenly.
- Sprinkle a generous layer of shredded cheese on top of the chicken mixture.
- Repeat layering the remaining ingredients, finishing with a final layer of cheese on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve warm after allowing to cool slightly.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for quicker prep. Adjust the seasoning to taste.