Description
This Fajita Chicken Casserole is a quick and delicious one-dish meal combining shredded chicken, instant rice, creamy soup, and zesty fajita seasoning. Baked to perfection and topped with melted Mexican cheese blend, it’s a perfect weeknight dinner that bursts with Tex-Mex flavors and colorful veggies.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Rice
- 4 cups shredded cooked chicken (about 3 large breasts)
- 2 cups instant rice
Dressing and Vegetables
- 1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup frozen diced onion and bell pepper blend
- 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with chilies (like Ro*Tel), undrained
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 (1.12-ounce) packet fajita seasoning
Cheese
- 1 (8-ounce) shredded Mexican blend cheese (about 2 cups), divided
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, instant rice, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, frozen diced onion and bell pepper blend, undrained diced tomatoes with chilies, chicken broth, fajita seasoning, and half of the shredded Mexican blend cheese. Stir everything together until well combined.
- Bake the Casserole: Pour the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and rice to absorb liquid.
- Add Remaining Cheese and Finish Baking: Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese evenly over the top. Return to the oven and bake an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and is bubbly.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once baking is complete, remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your warm, cheesy fajita chicken casserole!
Notes
- You can substitute cooked rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Adjust the amount of fajita seasoning to control spice level.
- Fresh diced bell peppers and onions can be used instead of frozen; sauté them before mixing for extra flavor.
- Serve with a side of guacamole or a fresh green salad for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
