Chicken Fajita Casserole
This Chicken Fajita Casserole is a delicious mix of tender chicken, bell peppers, and spices, baked to perfection.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Dinner
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 servings
Calories 390 kcal
- 3 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 large red bell pepper sliced
- 1 large yellow bell pepper sliced
- 1 medium onion halved and sliced
- 4 teaspoons chili powder
- 2.5 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1.25 teaspoons garlic powder
- 0.75 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground pepper
- 2.5 cups sliced cooked chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 6 (6-inch) corn tortillas halved and cut into 1-inch strips
- 1 cup shredded Mexican-style cheese blend
- 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add 1 sliced red pepper, 1 sliced yellow pepper and 1 sliced onion; cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Stir 4 teaspoons chili powder, 2½ teaspoons cumin, 1¼ teaspoons garlic powder, ¾ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper together in a small bowl. Set aside 1 teaspoon spice mixture and sprinkle the remaining spices over the vegetables. Continue cooking and stirring until softened, about 4 minutes more.
Combine 2½ cups cooked sliced chicken and the reserved spice mix in a medium bowl; add to the skillet. Cook, stirring, until the chicken is warmed, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 1 tablespoon lime juice. Gently stir in 6 tortillas cut into strips. Sprinkle with 1 cup cheese. Transfer to the oven and bake until the casserole is hot and the cheese is melted, 15 to 20 minutes. Sprinkle with ¼ cup cilantro.
Serving: 1servingCalories: 390kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 750mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 200mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg
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