Description
This Chicken Fajitas Casserole is an easy and cheesy one-dish meal that combines tender sautéed chicken, colorful bell peppers, and onions with creamy sour cream and cream cheese, all topped with melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for a comforting family dinner, this casserole is flavorful, satisfying, and can be customized with your favorite fajita seasoning and toppings like avocado or salsa.
Ingredients
Chicken and Vegetables
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts (4 to 6 ounces each, cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 4 bell peppers (sliced; use a variety of colors for visual appeal)
- 1 small onion (sliced)
Seasonings and Dairy
- 1 recipe or package fajita seasoning mix (taco seasoning can be substituted)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups cheddar cheese (grated)
Optional Toppings
- Avocado
- Guacamole
- Sour cream
- Salsa
Instructions
- Preheat and Sauté Chicken: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the bite-sized chicken pieces until fully cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, add the sliced onions and bell peppers. Cook them until they reach your desired tenderness, typically about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
- Combine Ingredients: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Stir in the fajita seasoning mix, sour cream, and softened cream cheese. Mix thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are well combined and the cheeses start to melt into the mixture.
- Assemble and Bake: Transfer the mixture to a baking dish if needed, then sprinkle the grated cheddar cheese evenly over the top. Place in the preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and serve hot, optionally garnished with avocado slices, guacamole, extra sour cream, and salsa to taste.
Notes
- Feel free to use chicken breasts or thighs depending on your preference; thighs provide more moisture and flavor.
- If you prefer a spicier dish, add extra fajita seasoning or some sliced jalapeños when sautéing the vegetables.
- To make this dish gluten-free, ensure your fajita seasoning or taco seasoning mix does not contain gluten.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
- For a lower-fat version, substitute sour cream and cream cheese with low-fat or fat-free options.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
