Description
This Fajita Chicken Casserole Bake is a creamy, cheesy, and flavorful low-carb dinner made with seasoned chicken, sautéed peppers and onions, and a rich cream cheese base, all baked to perfection in one dish.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fajita seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté sliced onions and bell peppers until tender, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add sliced chicken and season with fajita seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, mix softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.
- Add cooked chicken and sautéed vegetables to the cream cheese mixture and stir to combine.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish and top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly and golden on top.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired and serve hot.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken to save time.
- Try adding jalapeños or hot sauce for extra spice.
- This dish is great for meal prep and reheats well.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
