Description
This cheesy, flavor-packed Fajita Chicken Casserole is a one-dish wonder that’s quick to prep and perfect for busy weeknights. Loaded with tender shredded chicken, creamy sauce, hearty rice, and bold fajita seasoning, it’s everything you love about fajitas baked into a comforting casserole.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups shredded cooked chicken (about 3 large chicken breasts)
- 2 cups instant rice
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup frozen diced onion and bell pepper mix
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies (such as RoTel), undrained
- 1½ cups chicken broth
- 1 packet (1.12 oz) fajita seasoning
- 1 bag (8 oz) shredded Mexican blend cheese (about 2 cups)
Instructions
- Prep Your Dish:
Lightly coat a 9×13-inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray. - Combine the Filling:
In a large mixing bowl, add the shredded chicken, uncooked instant rice, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, frozen onion and bell pepper blend, undrained diced tomatoes with chilies, chicken broth, fajita seasoning, and half the shredded cheese. Stir until everything is well combined. - Assemble the Casserole:
Transfer the chicken and rice mixture into your prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly. - Bake (Covered):
Cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 35 minutes. - Top with Cheese and Finish Baking:
Remove the foil, sprinkle the remaining cheese evenly over the top, and bake uncovered for another 10 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted and bubbly.
Notes
- You can use leftover rotisserie chicken to save time.
- Want extra veggies? Stir in a cup of corn or black beans with the filling.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Casserole, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (1/6th of casserole)
- Calories: ~430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: fajita chicken casserole, chicken casserole, Tex-Mex casserole, one dish dinner, easy weeknight meal, cheesy chicken bake