Description
A delicious and easy baked chicken fajita casserole with vibrant flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup corn
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 tortillas, cut into strips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine chicken, bell pepper, onion, black beans, diced tomatoes, corn, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- In a baking dish, layer half of the tortilla strips on the bottom.
- Add the chicken mixture on top of the tortilla strips.
- Sprinkle half of the cheese over the chicken mixture.
- Add the remaining tortilla strips and top with the rest of the cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey for chicken.
- Add jalapeños for extra spice.
- Top with sour cream or avocado if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Baked Chicken Fajita Casserole, Chicken Casserole, Fajitas