Cheesy Chicken Fajita Casserole
A cheesy, one-pot chicken fajita casserole loaded with spicy seasoning, colorful peppers, sweet onions, and gooey melted cheese – easy comfort food done right in under 40 minutes.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl Large
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds Chicken breasts skinless, boneless and cut into small pieces
- 2 tablespoons Fajita seasoning
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
- 2 Medium bell peppers sliced into strips
- 1 Medium yellow onion sliced
- 1 ½ cups Shredded cheese your choice
- Fresh chopped cilantro for garnish
- 1 pinch Salt optional
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat your cooker or oven so it’s all ready for the goodness.
- Cut your chicken breasts into bite-size pieces and toss them in a bowl.
- Sprinkle fajita seasoning over the chicken and stir till coated evenly.
- Heat vegetable oil in your cooker on sauté or use a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken and cook until browned and no longer pink, about 5-6 minutes.
- Add sliced bell peppers and onion, cook until they just start to soften, about 3-4 minutes.
- Transfer everything to a greased 9x13 inch baking dish if using skillet, or continue in pot if oven-safe.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top.
- Bake uncovered for 15-20 minutes until bubbly and melty.
- Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro and serve warm.
Notes
Store leftovers in the fridge for 3-4 days or freeze for longer storage. Reheat gently to preserve texture.