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Chicken Fajita Casserole
This Chicken Fajita Casserole is made with seasoned chicken, sautéed peppers and onions, and rice. It's a quick, easy dinner filled with Tex-Mex flavor. Ready in under an hour!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 522 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 packet fajita seasoning
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper diced
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 8-ounce Block Cream Cheese softened
- 1 cup instant rice Minute Rice
- 1 1/4 cups chicken stock
- 2 cups shredded Colby jack cheese divided
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Coat the chicken pieces with 1 tablespoon olive oil and the fajita seasoning in a large bowl. Toss to make sure everything is coated evenly.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the seasoned chicken until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the skillet and toss in the diced bell peppers and onion. Sauté for 5-6 minutes, or until the vegetables are slightly tender. Remove from heat.
- Mix the softened cream cheese and sour cream in a large bowl until smooth. Stir in the chicken stock, instant rice, 1 cup of shredded Colby Jack cheese, cooked chicken, sautéed vegetables, salt, and pepper. Mix until everything is well combined. (The mixture will be liquidy at this point, but the rice will absorb the liquid as it bakes)
- Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Pour the mixture into the dish and spread it out evenly.
- Top with the remaining 1 cup of shredded Colby Jack cheese. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 20 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
- Let the casserole sit for 5 minutes before serving to allow everything to set. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge.
Nutrition Information
Calories
522kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
39g
(78%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
129mg
(43%)
Sodium
1364mg
(57%)
Potassium
761mg
(22%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1881IU
(38%)
Vitamin C
84mg
(93%)
Calcium
377mg
(38%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 522
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 522kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 129mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 1364mg | 57% |
| Potassium | 761mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1881IU | 38% |
| Vitamin C | 84mg | 93% |
| Calcium | 377mg | 38% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.