Chicken Fajita Casserole

4.86 from 7 votes

This Chicken Fajita Casserole is a cheesy, flavorful, oven-baked dinner loaded with tender chicken, peppers, onions, and Tex-Mex seasoning. An easy, family-friendly weeknight dish!

Prep Time15

Cook Time40

Let Rest:5

Total Time1

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings:

Author: Carrie Barnard

Cost: $15.66/ $2.61 per Serving

Ingredients

2 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts (cut into small bite size pieces)
1 Green Bell Pepper diced
1 Red Bell Pepper diced
1 Yellow Onion diced
2 cups Instant Rice
1 can Cream of Chicken Soup 10.5 ounces
1 Cup Salsa
1 Cup Sour Cream
½ cup Chicken Broth
1 packet Fajita Seasoning
2 cups Colby Jack Cheese shredded
2 Tablespoons Chopped Cilantro optional for topping

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and spray a 9X13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, stir together 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into small bite-size pieces), 1 diced green bell pepper, 1 diced red bell pepper, 1 diced yellow onion, 2 cups instant rice, 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup, 1 cup salsa, 1 cup sour cream, ½ cup chicken broth, and 1 packet fajita seasoning until everything is well combined.
Gently stir in 1 cup of the shredded Colby Jack cheese (half of the 2 cups total).
Spread the mixture into a 9X13 baking dish. Cover tightly with foil.
Bake for 35-40 minutes until the rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
Remove the pan from the oven, carefully remove the foil, and sprinkle the remaining 1 cup shredded Colby Jack cheese over the top.
Cook for 3-5 more minutes until the cheese is melted.
Remove from the oven, let rest for 5 minutes.
Top with 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (optional) before serving.

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Notes

Recipe Tips

Cooking Vegetables - The peppers and onions are a little crunchy in this recipe and I love it that way but if you prefer softer veggies, sauté them for 3-5 minutes in oil before mixing them in with the other ingredients.
Cooking Casserole - We cook the casserole covered with foil to prevent the top from burning.
Rotisserie Chicken - This is a great recipe to use leftover cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken.

Variations Ideas

Low Carb - You can substitute the regular white rice with cooked cauliflower rice or serve the casserole over the cauliflower rice.
Add Beans or Corn - This makes for a heartier casserole.
Extra Creamy - Add a block of softened cream cheese.

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