Description
This Chicken Fajita Casserole is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish featuring seasoned chicken breasts baked with vibrant bell peppers, onions, and melted cheese. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, this casserole combines classic fajita flavors in a satisfying one-dish meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Seasonings & Oil
- 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Vegetables
- 2 medium bell peppers, cut into strips
- 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
Dairy
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheese (any type)
Garnish
- Fresh chopped cilantro, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). In a baking dish, evenly coat the boneless, skinless chicken breasts with the fajita seasoning and vegetable oil to ensure all sides are well-seasoned.
- Add Vegetables and Cheese: Arrange the sliced bell pepper strips and yellow onion slices over the seasoned chicken breasts. Sprinkle a bit more fajita seasoning on top to enhance flavor, then top the entire dish with 1 ½ cups of shredded cheese.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), ensuring that it is fully cooked and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve immediately. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro if desired for an added burst of flavor and color.
Notes
- Use any type of cheese you prefer, such as cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a Mexican blend, to customize the flavor.
- To make slicing easier, you can partially freeze the chicken breasts before cutting.
- Check internal temperature with a meat thermometer for the safest and most accurate doneness.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated thoroughly before serving.
