Chicken Fajita Casserole

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5.0

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    239 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Chicken Fajita Casserole

Chicken Fajita Casserole is a fantastic weeknight dinner, perfect for busy people and hungry families! Make this one tonight!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 2 lb chicken breasts cut into strips
  • 1 red pepper
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 1 yellow pepper
  • 1 red onion
  • 1/2 cup cilantro divided
  • 1 cup Monterey jack or cheddar cheese
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Instructions

Get prepped

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 9x13 baking dish with olive oil.
  2. Mix the taco seasoning and cumin together in a small bowl.
  3. Slice the peppers into strips, and the red onion into similar sized pieces.

For the chicken

  1. Place the chicken in a large bowl and add half the olive oil the chicken, and mix it to coat each piece
  2. Sprinkle half of the seasoning over the chicken as evenly as possible
  3. Place the chicken into the greased baking dish.

For the vegetables

  1. In a large bowl, combine the sliced peppers and onions then add the remaining olive oil and spice blend, Mix well.
  2. Arrange the vegetables on top of the chicken, and sprinkle with half the cilantro.

Bake

  1. Sprinkle the cheese over the top evenly.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Chicken should be 165 degrees when tested with a thermometer.
  3. Sprinkle with remaining cilantro.

Serve

  1. Remove from oven and allow to cool for a few minutes, then serve.
  2. Devour.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 239kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 33g (66%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 97mg (32%) Sodium 246mg (10%) Potassium 711mg (20%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 862IU (17%) Vitamin C 81mg (90%) Calcium 20mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 239 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 239kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 33g 66%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 97mg 32%
Sodium 246mg 10%
Potassium 711mg 15%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 862IU 17%
Vitamin C 81mg 90%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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