Description
A simple casserole combining chicken, fajita seasoning, rice, and cheese for an easy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 1 packet (1 ounce) fajita seasoning mix
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken strips and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add fajita seasoning, onion, green pepper, and red pepper to the skillet. Cook until vegetables soften, about 5 minutes more.
- In a large bowl, mix together the cream of chicken soup and water. Stir in the cooked rice and the chicken and vegetable mixture.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Top the casserole evenly with Monterey Jack cheese and cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the casserole is heated through.
Notes
- Serve with sour cream or salsa if desired.
- You can substitute brown rice for white rice.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 750
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 38
- Cholesterol: 110
Keywords: Chicken Fajita Rice Casserole, chicken casserole, fajita recipe, easy dinner, rice bake