Description
A delicious and easy Chicken Fajita Casserole recipe that combines shredded chicken, black beans, and cheese, baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 medium bell pepper, sliced (any color)
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup tortilla chips, crushed
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and bell pepper, cooking until they are soft, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the shredded chicken, black beans, diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until everything is heated through.
- In a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, layer half of the chicken mixture, followed by half of the shredded cheese. Sprinkle half of the crushed tortilla chips on top. Repeat the layers with the remaining chicken mixture, cheese, and tortilla chips.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add sliced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the chicken mixture.
- Substitute the chicken with cooked ground turkey or beef for a different protein option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg