How to Make Shortcut Chicken Fajita Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner option? Look no further than this Shortcut Chicken Fajita Casserole! This recipe takes all the flavors of traditional chicken fajitas and turns them into a simple and hearty casserole that the whole family will love. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep work, you can have this dish on the table in no time.

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Ingredients

  • 1 serving nonstick cooking spray
  • 2 (1 ounce) packages fajita seasoning mix
  • 3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1 (1 pound) package frozen bell pepper and onion mix
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch casserole

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Pour fajita seasoning into a shallow bowl. Rinse chicken, blot dry with paper towels, and dredge in seasoning. Place in the prepared baking dish and pour frozen vegetables over top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Return to the oven and bake until cheese is bubbly and starting to brown, and chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Nutrition

    309 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 113mg
    • Sodium: 802mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 10g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Protein: 44g
    • Calcium: 231mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 292mg