Chicken Fajita Casserole

Chicken Fajita Casserole

Ingredients
  

  • 1-½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
  • 2 any color bell peppers, sliced
  • 1 large yellow onion, sliced
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 1.12-ounce packet fajita seasoning
  • 1 cup rice, cooked
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 10-ounce can Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • Fresh cilantro or parsley, for garnish, optional
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Tortilla chips or warm tortillas, for serving

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat the 375°F and lightly grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
  • In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil.
  • Add the chicken strips and cook until lightly browned; about 5 – 6 minutes.
  • Add the sliced bell peppers and onions; cooking until softened; about 5 minutes.
  • Sprinkle the fajita seasoning over the mixture and stir to coat evenly.
  • Spread the rice evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  • Layer the chicken and vegetablr mixture on top.
  • Pour the diced tomatoes with green chilies and chicken broth over the chicken and vegetables.
  • Sprinkle the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses evenly over the top.
  • Place the casserole in the pre-heated oven and bake for 20 – 25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro/parsley, if desired.
  • Serve with tortilla chips or warm tortillas on the side.
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