Chicken Fajitas Casserole

Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 25 mins | Total Time: 35 mins | Yield: 4 Servings

In just 35 minutes, this Chicken Fajitas Casserole is ready to be devoured! Perfect for a simple family dinner. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

8 oz. cream cheese, softened, cut up into pieces for easier mixing

8 oz. shredded cheddar cheese

1 small green bell pepper, sliced into thin strips

1 ½ tbsp fajita seasoning mix

¼ tsp salt

1 tbsp olive oil

1 lb. cooked boneless, skinless chicken breasts, shredded

1 small red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips

1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced

fresh cilantro or parsley, for garnish

salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste

Directions:

Prepare the oven and preheat to 175 degrees C or 350 degrees F.

Apply cooking spray to a 9×13-inch baking dish.

Use two forks to shred the cooked chicken breasts into small pieces. Put them into a large bowl.

Place a skillet on the stove and turn the heat to medium-high.

Add olive oil and allow it to become hot.

Add the onions and peppers into the hot skillet, then saute for 4 minutes or until soft. Season with salt to taste. Remove from the heat.

Transfer the sauteed veggies into the bowl with the chicken.

In a separate mixing bowl, add ½ of the shredded cheese, salt, pepper, cream cheese, and fajitas seasoning mix. Stir everything until well blended.

Transfer the cream mixture into the bowl with the chicken and veggies, then stir until well mixed.

Empty the bowl with the chicken mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.

Sprinkle the rest of the shredded cheddar cheese on top of the chicken mixture.

Place it inside the preheated oven and bake for about 30 minutes or until done.

Remove the Chicken Fajitas Casserole from the oven, then sprinkle freshly chopped parsley or cilantro on top to garnish.

Serve and enjoy!

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