Servings: 6
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 35–40 minutes
Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
Chicken & Veggies
2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
2 bell peppers (red & green), sliced
1 medium onion, sliced
1 cup canned corn, drained (optional)
1 cup canned black beans, rinsed & drained (optional)
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Garlic
garlic
yogurt
cheese
Cheese
Yogurt
Salsa
salsa
Veggies
Vegetarian cuisine
Seasoning
2 tsp fajita seasoning
½ tsp paprika
½ tsp cumin
½ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp black pepper
Sauce
1 cup salsa (mild or medium)
½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
Topping
1½ cups shredded Mexican-blend or cheddar cheese
Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven
Preheat to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a casserole dish.
Season chicken
In a large bowl, mix chicken with fajita seasoning, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, and pepper.
Add veggies & sauce
Add bell peppers, onion, corn, and beans.
Stir in salsa and sour cream until well combined.
Assemble casserole
Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish.
Spread evenly and sprinkle cheese on top.
Bake
Cover with foil and bake 25 minutes.
Uncover and bake another 10–15 minutes until bubbly and lightly golden.
Rest & serve
Let rest 5 minutes. Garnish with cilantro and serve.
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Nutrition Q/A
Q1: Is this casserole healthy?
A: Yes—high in protein, loaded with veggies, and customizable for low-fat or low-carb diets.
Q2: Can I make it low-carb or keto?
A: Yes! Skip corn and beans, use full-fat cheese and Greek yogurt.
Q3: Can I make it WW-friendly?
A: Use fat-free Greek yogurt, reduced-fat cheese, and control portions.
Q4: Can I make it ahead of time?
A: Absolutely. Assemble, cover, and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking.
Q5: Can I freeze it?
A: Yes—freeze before or after baking for up to 2 months.
⭐ Tips & Tricks
✔ Use rotisserie chicken for speed
✔ Slice veggies evenly for uniform cooking
✔ Don’t overbake—keeps chicken juicy
✔ Add jalapeños for heat
✔ Serve with cauliflower rice, tortillas, or lettuce wraps
✔ Great for meal prep (keeps 3–4 days refrigerated)
🔄 Variations
Creamy Fajita Chicken Casserole – add ¼ cup cream cheese
Spicy Version – add chipotle peppers or hot salsa
Vegetarian – swap chicken for mushrooms & extra beans
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