Cheesy Chicken Fajita Casserole
A savory and cheesy casserole made with chicken, fajita seasoning, rice, and creamy goodness. Topped with melty cheese, it's a hearty and flavorful meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 4 cups shredded cooked chicken about 2 large breasts
- 2 cups instant rice
- 1 10.5-ounce can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup frozen diced onion and bell pepper blend
- 1 10-ounce can diced tomatoes with chilies (like Rotel), undrained
- 1½ cups chicken broth
- 1 1.12-ounce packet fajita seasoning (McCormick recommended)
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese one 8-ounce package
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl, combine chicken, rice, cream of chicken soup, sour cream.
- Onion and bell pepper, tomatoes with chilies, broth, seasoning, and half the cheese.
- Pour into prepared dish. Spread evenly and cover tightly with foil.
- Bake for 35–45 minutes until rice is tender and mixture is bubbling.
- Uncover, top with remaining cheese, and return to oven until melted.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://p4pd.org/cheesy-chicken-fajita-casserole/
Notes
- You can use leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken for a quicker preparation.
- For a spicier kick, use a can of diced tomatoes with jalapeños.
- If you prefer a creamy casserole, you can add a little more sour cream or cream of chicken soup.