Chicken Fajita Casserole
A delicious Chicken Fajita Casserole recipe, perfect for dinner, featuring bell peppers, spices, and cheese.
Equipment
- ovenproof skillet
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 3 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 large red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 large yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium onion, halved and sliced
Spices
- 4 teaspoons chili powder
- 2.5 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1.25 teaspoons garlic powder
- 0.75 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground pepper
Main Ingredients
- 2.5 cups sliced cooked chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 6 (6-inch) corn tortillas, halved and cut into 1-inch strips
- 1 cup shredded Mexican-style cheese blend
- 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced red pepper, yellow pepper, and onion; cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
- Stir together the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Set aside 1 teaspoon of the spice mixture and sprinkle the remaining over the vegetables. Continue cooking and stirring until softened, about 4 minutes more.
- Combine the sliced chicken and the reserved spice mix in a medium bowl; add to the skillet. Cook, stirring, until warmed, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the lime juice. Gently stir in the tortilla strips. Sprinkle with cheese.
- Transfer to the oven and bake until hot and cheese is melted, 15 to 20 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg
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