Chicken Fajita Casserole

You won't believe how easy and tasty this 5 ingredient Chicken Fajita Casserole is! The perfect midweek family dinner made with chicken breasts, capsicum (bell peppers), onion, fajita seasoning and cheese! On the table in just 30 minutes!

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Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Mexican

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 25

Total Time: 30

Servings: serves

Calories: 381kcal

Author: Lucy - Bake Play Smile

Cost: $10

Equipment

Baking Dish approx 20cm x 30cm
Oven

Ingredients

600 g chicken breasts, skinless (approx 2 large) or thighs or tenderloins
40 g sachet fajita seasoning
2 medium capsicum sliced (or 3 small)
1 onion brown or yellow, sliced
150 g grated Mexican cheese blend cheddar & mozzarella (see notes)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 180 degrees celsius (fan-forced). Grease a 20cm x 30cm (8" x 11") baking dish and set aside.
Cut the chicken breasts into smaller pieces (approximately 3-4 strips per chicken breast) and coat with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and half of the fajita seasoning. Place into the prepared baking dish.
Add the sliced capsicum (bell peppers), onion and the remaining fajita seasoning.
Toss until well coated and then spread the ingredients out evenly in the baking dish.
Bake for 15 minutes then remove from the oven and sprinkle with grated cheese.
Return to the oven and bake for a further 10-15 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the chicken has cooked through.

Notes

RECIPE NOTES & TIPS

Slice your chicken and veggies evenly so everything cooks at the same rate and you don’t end up with dry chicken pieces or crunchy onion!
Use a large baking dish so the ingredients roast instead of steam.
Slice evenly for even cooking and juicy chicken.
Don't skip the cheese – it helps lock in moisture and adds that delicious golden topping.
Meal prep friendly – prep ahead and store covered in the fridge before baking.
Leftovers? Store in the fridge for 2 days or freeze in an airtight container for up to 2 months.
To reheat – Microwave or oven-bake until the centre is piping hot.
Want more heat? Add chilli flakes or sliced jalapeños before baking.
Garnish it up – Fresh coriander, lime wedges, or sour cream make it pop.

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