Chicken Fajita Rice Casserole: Easy Family Meal Delight
A delicious and simple casserole dish perfect for family meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup onion, sliced
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon fajita seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, cook the chicken until browned.
- Add the bell peppers and onion, sauté until softened.
- Stir in the rice, chicken broth, and fajita seasoning.
- Transfer to a baking dish and top with cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in fajita seasoning before cooking.
- Serve with sour cream and avocado for a garnishing touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg