Description
This Easy Chicken Fajita Casserole bursts with bold flavors and creamy cheese, making it the perfect quick dinner option. With simple prep, it’s family-approved comfort food!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 2 cups instant rice
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup frozen diced onion and bell pepper blend
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with chilies
- 1.5 cups chicken broth
- 1 packet (1.12 oz) fajita seasoning
- 8 oz Mexican blend cheese, divided
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Combine chicken, rice, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, onion and pepper blend, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, fajita seasoning, and 1 cup of cheese in a large bowl.
- Spread the mixture in the prepared baking dish and cover with foil. Bake for 35-45 minutes until rice is tender.
- Remove foil and sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Bake uncovered for another 3-5 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Consider using leftovers for added convenience.
For a gluten-free option, ensure chicken broth and fajita seasoning are gluten-free.
Adding jalapeños or fresh cilantro can enhance the flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 casserole
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg