🌶️🍗 Fajita Chicken Casserole Bake 🌽🧀

 

Oh yes — Fajita Chicken Casserole Bake is comfort food meets Tex-Mex magic! 🌶️🍗🧀 Here’s a mouthwatering, cheesy, and flavor-packed recipe that brings fajita vibes to a cozy casserole dish. Perfect for weeknights or game-day grub! 🌽🔥

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🌶️🍗 Fajita Chicken Casserole Bake 🧀🌽

Ingredients:

• 2–3 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or cubed
• 1 bell pepper (red or yellow), sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 small red onion, sliced
• 1 can corn (drained) or 1 cup frozen corn
• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed (optional)
• 1 cup salsa or diced tomatoes (drained slightly)
• 1½ tsp fajita seasoning (or taco seasoning)
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded pepper jack or mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Fresh cilantro and lime wedges for topping

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Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Sauté the veggies:

   • In a skillet, heat olive oil. Add bell peppers and onion.
   • Sauté for 4–5 minutes until just tender.
   • Sprinkle with fajita seasoning and stir to coat.

3. Mix the filling:

   • In a large bowl, combine the chicken, sautéed veggies, corn, black beans (if using), salsa, sour cream, and cream cheese.
   • Stir until creamy and well-mixed.

4. Assemble the casserole:

   • Spread the mixture into a greased 9x13 baking dish.
   • Top evenly with shredded cheeses.

5. Bake:

   • Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
   • Optional: Broil for the last 2–3 minutes to get that golden, cheesy top.

6. Garnish & Serve:

   • Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice before serving.
   • Serve with tortilla chips, warm tortillas, rice, or a crisp side salad.

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🔥 Optional Add-Ins:

• Jalapeños for extra spice 🌶️
• Cooked rice or quinoa to stretch it into a one-dish meal
• A handful of crushed tortilla chips on top before baking for crunch

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Let me know if you want a low-carb or vegetarian version next! 🥑🌱