Shortcut Chicken Fajita Casserole Recipes

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CHICKEN FAJITAS CASSEROLE



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This spicy, savory and cheesy Chicken Fajitas Casserole is a staple chicken dinner recipe. It's such an easy way to make chicken fajitas that will have everyone asking for the recipe!

Provided by Katerina | Easy Weeknight Recipes

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound cooked boneless, skinless chicken breasts, (shredded)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small green bell pepper, (sliced into thin strips)
1 small red bell pepper, (sliced into thin strips)
1 small yellow onion, (thinly sliced)
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 ounces cream cheese, (softened, cut up into pieces for easier mixing)
8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
1 1/2 tablespoons fajita seasoning mix
salt and fresh ground pepper, (to taste)
fresh cilantro or parsley, (for garnish)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350˚F. Lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray; set aside. Shred the baked chicken breasts and then transfer to a large mixing bowl; set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet set over medium-high heat. Add strips of peppers and onions to the hot oil; sprinkle with salt and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, or until softened. Stir frequently.
  • Remove from heat and add to the chicken. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl combine cream cheese, HALF of shredded cheese, fajitas seasoning mix, salt, and pepper; mix until thoroughly combined.
  • Add cream cheese mixture to the chicken and peppers; mix until everything is well combined.
  • Transfer chicken mixture to previously prepared baking dish and sprinkle with remaining shredded cheddar cheese.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly, and cheese is melted. Remove from oven and garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 604 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 42 g, Fat 45 g, SaturatedFat 24 g, Cholesterol 194 mg, Sodium 813 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKEN FAJITA CASSEROLE



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I found a recipe on Recipezaar.com called "Gringo Casserole" which was very good, but I got the idea to make it more like my favorite Mexican dish; chicken fajitas. My whole family loves this dish and it's very easy to make.

Provided by Robyn from the dese

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 boneless chicken breasts
1 small white onions or 1 small yellow onion, chopped
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, chopped or sliced
1 green bell pepper, chopped or sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped or sliced
3 tablespoons oil
1 can tomatoes and green chilies
2 cans cream of chicken soup, fat free is fine
1/2 package flour tortilla
1 lb monterey jack cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Boil breasts for 20 minutes or until thoroughly cooked.
  • chop chicken into chunks and set aside.
  • Saute onions, garlic, peppers, salt& black pepper over medium heat until tender.
  • Mix soup, tomatoes-chile& chicken in large bowl.
  • Tear tortillas into fourths.
  • Layer tortillas on bottom of baking dish, top with soup-chicken-tomatoes-chiles mixture, then top with layer of sauted veggies, then top with layer of cheese.
  • Repeat as needed until dish is full to top.
  • Bake at 350 for 35 minutes.

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