Fajita Chicken Casserole
This easy Fajita Chicken Casserole brings together tender chicken, creamy rice, zesty fajita seasoning, and plenty of melted cheese for a comforting weeknight dinner everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 4 cups shredded cooked chicken (about 3 large breasts)
- 2 cups instant rice
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup frozen diced onion and bell pepper blend
- 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with chilies (such as Ro*Tel), undrained
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 (1.12 oz) packet fajita seasoning
- 1 (8 oz) bag shredded Mexican blend cheese (about 2 cups)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish with nonstick spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, uncooked instant rice, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, frozen onion and pepper blend, tomatoes with chilies, chicken broth, fajita seasoning, and half of the shredded cheese. Stir until everything is evenly mixed.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
- Cover the casserole with aluminum foil and bake for 35 minutes.
- Remove the foil, sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top, and return to the oven for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Enjoy this hearty, flavorful casserole on its own or pair it with a fresh salad or warm tortillas for a complete meal!
