Description
This easy and cheesy Chicken Fajitas Casserole combines tender sautéed chicken thighs with colorful bell peppers and onions, seasoned with a flavorful fajita mix, all baked to perfection with creamy cheese. A perfect comforting dish that’s quick to prepare and delicious for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins
- 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts (4 to 6 ounces each, cut into bite-sized pieces)
Vegetables
- 4 bell peppers (sliced, assorted colors for visual appeal)
- 1 small onion (sliced)
Seasonings and Sauces
- 1 recipe or package fajita seasoning mix (or taco seasoning as substitute)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Dairy
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups cheddar cheese (grated)
Optional for serving
- Avocado
- Guacamole
- Sour cream
- Salsa
Instructions
- Preheat and Sauté Chicken: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. In a skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil and add the bite-sized chicken pieces. Sauté until the chicken is fully cooked through and no longer pink, then remove it from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, add the sliced onions and bell peppers. Cook them over medium heat until they reach your desired tenderness, soft yet still slightly crisp.
- Combine Chicken and Seasoning: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Stir in the fajita seasoning mix along with the sour cream and softened cream cheese. Mix everything thoroughly so the chicken and vegetables are evenly coated and creamy.
- Assemble and Bake: Transfer the mixture to a baking dish if not already in one. Sprinkle the grated cheddar cheese evenly over the top. Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly, creating a golden cheesy topping.
- Serve: Once baked, remove from the oven and serve hot. Optionally, garnish with slices of avocado, dollops of guacamole, extra sour cream, and your favorite salsa for added flavor and freshness.
Notes
- Use either chicken thighs or breasts depending on your preference; thighs tend to be more flavorful and juicy.
- Bell peppers can be any mix of colors such as red, yellow, orange, and green to make the dish visually appealing.
- Fajita seasoning can be homemade or store-bought; taco seasoning works as a good substitute if needed.
- Sour cream and cream cheese create a creamy texture and tangy taste that balances the spices well.
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened at room temperature for easier mixing.
- Adjust baking time slightly if using a different oven or casserole size.
- Serve with warm tortillas to turn this casserole into a fajita meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Keywords: Chicken fajitas casserole, cheesy chicken casserole, easy dinner recipe, Tex-Mex chicken bake, quick chicken fajitas, creamy chicken casserole
