Creamy Fajita Chicken Casserole
Enjoy a quick and delicious weeknight meal with this creamy Fajita Chicken Casserole packed with shredded chicken, tender rice, melted cheese, and bold Tex-Mex flavors. A family-friendly, one-pan dinner that’s easy to make, comforting, and perfect for busy nights!
Why You’ll Love This Fajita Chicken Casserole:
This Creamy Fajita Chicken Casserole is the ultimate one-pan Tex-Mex comfort meal packed with juicy shredded chicken, tender rice, melted cheese, and bold fajita flavors. It’s quick to assemble, budget-friendly, and perfect for busy nights.
One dish, minimal cleanup
High-protein, satisfying family dinner
Freezer-friendly and great for meal prep
Customizable with veggies, spice levels, and toppings
Ingredients:
4 cups shredded cooked chicken (about 3 large breasts)
2 cups instant rice
1 (10.5-oz) can cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
1 cup frozen diced onion & bell pepper blend
1 (10-oz) can diced tomatoes with chilies (such as RoTel), undrained
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 (1.12-oz) packet fajita seasoning
1 (8-oz) bag shredded Mexican blend cheese (about 2 cups)
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and lightly coat a 9×13″ baking dish with nonstick spray.
In a large mixing bowl, combine:
shredded chicken
instant rice
cream of chicken soup
sour cream
frozen onions & bell peppers
diced tomatoes with chilies
chicken broth
fajita seasoning
half of the cheese
Mix everything well until fully incorporated.
Spread the mixture evenly into your prepared casserole dish.
Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes.
Remove foil, add the remaining cheese on top, and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until bubbly and golden.
Serving Suggestions:
Top with fresh cilantro, sliced jalapeños, or green onions
Serve with tortilla chips, avocado
slices, or a crisp Mexican salad
Add a squeeze of lime juice for extra brightness
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