Description
Discover the ultimate chicken fajita casserole, a quick and easy baked Mexican-inspired dish that blends shredded chicken, bell peppers, onions, black beans, and diced tomatoes with aromatic chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder. Topped with generous melted cheese and layered over crunchy tortilla chips, this casserole delivers bold flavor, comforting texture, and a colorful presentation, making it perfect for family dinners, meal prep, or a satisfying weeknight treat. Enjoy taste tonight now.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 can black beans, drained
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- tortilla chips or tortillas
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl combine chicken, bell pepper, onion, black beans, diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
- Layer tortilla chips in a baking dish, add half of the chicken mixture, sprinkle half of the cheese, repeat layers.
- Bake 25-30 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra heat add sliced jalapeños. Use rotisserie chicken for faster prep. Broil the last 2 minutes for a crispier cheese crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: chicken fajita casserole, easy chicken casserole, Mexican baked casserole, chicken tortilla bake, quick dinner recipes, family-friendly meals, low-effort chicken dishes, stovetop to oven meals