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Chicken Fajita Casserole Recipe

This Chicken Fajita Casserole is a cheesy, flavor-packed dish with tender chicken, zesty fajita seasoning, and creamy goodness—all baked into one easy, no-fuss meal. Perfect for busy nights!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Tex-Mex
Servings 8
Calories 426 kcal

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • Mixing spoon or spatula
  • Oven

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
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 1.12-ounce packet fajita seasoning (I prefer McCormick)
  • 1 8-ounce package shredded Mexican blend cheese (about 2 cups)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, instant rice, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, frozen bell peppers, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and fajita seasoning. Mix well.
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  • Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
    A close-up shot of a glass mixing bowl on a white marble cooktop, where shredded chicken, instant rice, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, frozen diced bell peppers, diced tomatoes with chilies, chicken broth, and fajita seasoning are being whisked together into a creamy, flavorful mixture for the Chicken Fajita Rice Casserole.
  • Sprinkle shredded Mexican blend cheese over the top.
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  • Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
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  • Remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
    A close-up shot of a glass baking dish on a white marble cooktop, with the foil removed from the Chicken Fajita Rice Casserole, revealing bubbly, golden melted cheese after an additional 10 minutes of baking for a perfect crust.
  • Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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  • Serve hot with your favorite sides.
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