Description
This Fajita Chicken Casserole delivers the vibrant flavors of fajitas in an easy, comforting baked dish. It’s perfect for busy weeknights and offers a restaurant-quality experience at home.
Ingredients
- 500g (1.1lb) chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 150g (5oz) red bell pepper, sliced
- 150g (5oz) green bell pepper, sliced
- 120g (4.2oz) yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp (30ml) olive oil
- 1 tsp (5g) cumin
- 1 tsp (5g) smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp (2.5g) chili powder
- 0.5 tsp (2.5g) oregano
- 0.25 tsp (1.25g) black pepper
- 2.5g salt
- 200g (7oz) black beans, drained
- 150g (5.3oz) corn, thawed
- 200g (7oz) cheddar cheese, shredded
- 100g (3.5oz) Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 250ml (1 cup) chicken broth
- 120ml (0.5 cup) sour cream
- 2 tbsp (30ml) lime juice
- 1 tbsp (15ml) tomato paste
- 1 tsp (5ml) chipotle in adobo sauce, minced (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Oven & Dish: Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F) and grease a baking dish.
- Season Chicken: Toss chicken strips with cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano, pepper, and salt.
- Sear Chicken: Sear chicken in olive oil until browned, working in batches.
- Sauté Vegetables: Sauté onions, bell peppers, and garlic until softened.
- Bloom Spices: Stir in remaining spices and cook for 30 seconds.
- Create Sauce: Add broth, tomato paste, lime juice, and chipotle; simmer for 2 minutes.
- Combine & Assemble: Return chicken to skillet with vegetables, beans, and corn.
- Transfer & Top: Transfer to baking dish, dot with sour cream, and sprinkle with cheese.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake for 22-25 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Rest & Garnish: Let rest for 5 minutes before serving; garnish as desired.
Notes
Assemble the casserole up to 24 hours in advance for easy weeknight meals.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg