Description
A warm and cheesy casserole that combines diced chicken, peppers, and rice with fajita seasoning for an easy, comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 lb diced chicken breast
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 packet fajita seasoning
- 1 can black beans (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and bell peppers, and sauté until soft.
- Add the diced chicken to the skillet and sprinkle with fajita seasoning. Cook until the chicken is cooked through.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice, chicken mixture, black beans (if using), and half of the cheese. Mix well.
- Pour the mixture into a greased casserole dish. Top with the remaining cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
This dish reheats well and can be customized with different proteins, rice types, or cheeses.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chicken casserole, fajitas, easy dinner, one-pot meal, comfort food