Fajita Casserole Recipe
A delicious and easy-to-make Fajita Casserole that combines the flavors of fajitas in a hearty and satisfying dish. Perfect for a family dinner or potluck.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Casserole:
- 1 bag (227 g) shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 4 cups (about 600 g) cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 2 cups (370 g) dry instant rice
- 1 can (298 g) condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup (240 g) sour cream
- 1 cup (140 g) frozen mixed diced onions and bell peppers
- 1 can (284 g) diced tomatoes with green chilies, including juices
- 360 ml chicken stock
- 1 packet (32 g) fajita spice mix
Instructions
- Grease baking pan: Coat a 23×33 cm (9×13-inch) oven dish lightly with some nonstick cooking spray.
- Combine ingredients: Mix the shredded chicken, dry rice, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, diced onion and bell pepper mix, tomatoes with chilies (juices included), chicken stock, fajita seasoning, and half the Mexican cheese in a large bowl. Keep mixing until everything’s blended well.
- Layer casserole: Transfer the mixture to the greased pan, spreading it evenly and leveling it out with a spatula.
- Initial bake: Cover the top with foil and bake in an oven preheated to 175°C for 35 minutes.
- Add cheese and finish baking: Take off the foil, sprinkle the rest of the cheese over the top, and return to the oven. Bake uncovered for another 10 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Fajita Casserole, Casserole Recipe, Mexican Casserole
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