Easy Cheesy Chicken Fajita Casserole
This chicken fajita casserole is a cheesy, creamy way to enjoy your favorite Mexican food! Made with chicken, peppers, onions, and cheese this casserole is great for anyone even someone on a low carb or keto diet! It is the perfect easy weeknight dinner!
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Servings 8
Calories 550kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Medium Size Onion sliced
- 3 Red and Yellow Peppers sliced
- 1 1/2 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken sliced into strips cooked or uncooked
- 1-2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
- 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
- 8 oz Cheddar Cheese shredded or 2 Cups pre-shredded cheese
- 1 tsp. Cumin
- 2 tsp. Chili Powder
- 2 tsp. Garlic Powder
- 2 tsp. Smoked Paprika
- Salt & Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven - 400 if using raw chicken 350 if using cooked chicken, grease a 13x9 inch baking pan.
- In a skillet over medium heat saute olive oil peppers and onions. Cook for about 15 minutes or until onion is translucent and peppers are softening.
- In a medium-size mixing bowl combine cream cheese cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and 1/2 of your shredded cheese. Add in cooked peppers and onions and stir until evenly coated.
- Spread chicken across the bottom of your baking pan. If using raw chicken sprinkle with salt and pepper to season.
- Spread the pepper mixture across the chicken and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes if using raw chicken 20-25 if using cooked chicken.
- Serve with toppings and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 550kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 160mg | Sodium: 591mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g