Description
This cheesy Chicken Fajita Casserole is packed with bold Tex-Mex flavors, tender shredded chicken, bell peppers, onions, and a crunchy tortilla chip base. Perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or feeding a crowd, it’s customizable and easy to make ahead for stress-free meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- Main Casserole
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 2 cups sliced bell peppers (any color)
- 1 cup sliced onions
- 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning
- 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 2 cups shredded cheese (divided)
- 1 cup tortilla chips or strips
- Optional Add-ins
- ½ cup black beans
- ½ cup corn
- Diced jalapeños
- Fresh chopped cilantro
- Optional Garnishes
- Sour cream
- Avocado slices
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet, sauté bell peppers and onions in olive oil until tender.
- Add shredded chicken, fajita seasoning, and diced tomatoes with green chilies. Stir to combine.
- Layer half of the tortilla chips in the baking dish.
- Add half of the chicken mixture and sprinkle with half of the shredded cheese.
- Repeat layers with remaining chips, chicken mixture, and cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes or until bubbly and golden on top.
- Let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with sour cream, avocado, or fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
- Use low-fat cheese or dairy-free options to fit dietary needs.
- Substitute corn or flour tortillas or even zucchini slices for tortilla chips.
- Spice it up with red pepper flakes or hot sauce.
- Make ahead and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking.
- Let rest before serving to get clean slices and allow flavors to meld.
- Freezes well in individual portions for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 1/6th of the casserole)
- Calories: ~430
- Sugar: ~5g
- Sodium: ~780mg
- Fat: ~22g
- Saturated Fat: ~9g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~30g
- Fiber: ~4g
- Protein: ~30g
- Cholesterol: ~85mg