Fajita Chicken Casserole

Name: Fajita Chicken Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American, Mexican, Latin American, TexMex
Ingredients: 4 cups shredded cooked chicken (about 3 large chicken breasts); 2 cups instant rice; 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup; 1 cup sour cream; 1 cup frozen diced onion and bell pepper mix; 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained; 1.5 cups chicken broth; 1 packet (1.12 oz) fajita seasoning; 1 bag (8 oz) shredded Mexican blend cheese (about 2 cups)

5 steps

Prep:15minCook:45min

A delicious Fajita Chicken Casserole featuring shredded chicken, rice, and a blend of vibrant spices, topped with Mexican cheese. Perfect for a cozy family meal.

Updated at: Mon, 27 Oct 2025 21:14:47 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

High

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories501.6 kcal (25%)

Total Fat23.6 g (34%)

Carbs36.9 g (14%)

Sugars2.1 g (2%)

Protein32.8 g (66%)

Sodium1580.5 mg (79%)

Fiber0.8 g (3%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

6 servings

4 cupsshredded cooked chicken

large chicken breasts

2 cupsinstant rice

1 x 10.5 ozcan cream of chicken soup

1 cupsour cream

1 cupfrozen diced onion and bell pepper mix

1 x 10 ozcan diced tomatoes with green chilies

undrained

1 ½ cupsChicken Broth

1 x 1.12 ozfajita seasoning

packet

1 x 8 ozshredded Mexican blend cheese

bag

Instructions

Step 1

Lightly coat a 9x13-inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, add the shredded chicken, uncooked instant rice, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, frozen onion and bell pepper blend, undrained diced tomatoes with chilies, chicken broth, fajita seasoning, and half of the shredded cheese. Stir until everything is evenly combined.

Step 3

Transfer the chicken and rice mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.

Step 4

Cover the casserole with aluminum foil and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 35 minutes.

Step 5

Remove the foil, sprinkle the remaining cheese evenly over the top, and bake uncovered for 10 more minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.

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