Best Fajita Chicken Casserole

🍴 How to Make It:

Step 1: Preheat and Prep

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Lightly grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.

Step 2: Season the Chicken

  • In a large bowl, toss the chicken strips with olive oil, chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  • Make sure every piece of chicken is well coated in the delicious seasoning.

Step 3: Add the Veggies

  • Add the sliced bell peppers and onions to the seasoned chicken.
  • Toss everything together so that the veggies are coated in the spice mixture too.
  • Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.

Step 4: Bake It

  • Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, or until the chicken is just cooked through and the vegetables are tender.

Step 5: Add the Cheese

  • Remove the casserole from the oven.
  • Sprinkle the shredded cheese all over the top.
  • (Optional: Dollop the sour cream randomly over the top for a creamy texture once baked.)
  • Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5–8 minutes, until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden.

Step 6: Serve and Enjoy!

  • Let it cool for about 5 minutes.
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro and a generous squeeze of lime juice for a burst of freshness! 🍋

✨ Tips and Variations:

  • Spicy Kick: Add sliced jalapeños before baking if you love heat.
  • Low-Carb Option: Skip the tortillas and serve over cauliflower rice or a bed of greens.
  • Extra Creamy: Mix some cream cheese into the hot casserole before topping with cheese!
  • Add Black Beans or Corn: For a heartier, Tex-Mex version, stir in a can of drained black beans or sweet corn.
  • Tortilla Love: Scoop the cheesy chicken and peppers into warm flour tortillas for an amazing fajita wrap experience!

🥑 Perfect Pairings:

  • Fresh guacamole
  • Mexican rice or cilantro lime rice
  • Crisp green salad with a zesty vinaigrette
  • Chips and salsa on the side

🌟 Why You’ll Love It:

  • One-dish meal — minimal cleanup!
  • Loaded with bold, smoky fajita flavor.
  • Easy to customize with whatever you have at home.
  • Great for meal prep — tastes amazing the next day too!

💬 Fun Idea:

Make a “Fajita Casserole Bar” — put out tortillas, salsa, sour cream, extra cheese, guac, and hot sauce and let everyone build their own fajita wraps from the casserole. Perfect for family dinners or casual get-togethers! 🎉

Would you also like me to share a “creamy fajita chicken casserole” version that’s super decadent and includes a bit of cream cheese and heavy cream? I can write that one too if you want! 🌶️🧀✨