Easy Chicken Fajita Casserole
This Easy Chicken Fajita Casserole is a one dish meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights, Taco Tuesday, or any day of the week! It has all of the flavor of chicken fajitas without the mess!
Servings 6
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, trimmed and cut into large chunks
- 2 tbsp. fajita seasoning or 1 fajita seasoning packet
- 1 1/2 cups bell pepper cut into strips
- 1 1/2 cups onions cut into strips
- 16 oz. jar salsa
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Suggested toppings: sour cream chopped scallions, cilantro, lime wedges, hot sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Grease a 9"x13" baking dish with cooking spray.
- Add the rice to the baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Pour in the chicken broth.
- In a large bowl, add the chicken, fajita seasoning, bell peppers, onions, and salsa. Stir to combine.
- Layer the mixture on top of the rice.
- Cover casserole with foil and bake for 55 minutes. Sprinkle cheese on top and cook another 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
- Serve casserole with sour cream, chopped scallions, cilantro, lime wedges, or hot sauce, if desired.