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Chicken Fajita Casserole

This low carb casserole will quickly become a family favorite! Creamy and delicious!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 326kcal
Author: Sula

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken boneless skinless (thighs)
  • 1 large red bell pepper
  • 1 large yellow onion
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 8 ounces Mexican blend cheese shredded
  • 1 ½ tablespoons taco seasoning

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F. Place the chicken in a large (2.5 qt) casserole dish. Cover and bake until cooked through, about 35-45 minutes. Allow to cool slightly, then shred or chop into bite-sized pieces. Drain any liquid from the casserole dish.
    2 pounds chicken
  • Prepare the pepper and onion by seeding the pepper and cutting both into small strips. Place in a frying pan with a little oil or cooking spray and cook over medium-low heat until they are golden and soft. Low heat will slowly caramelize the vegetables and bring out their best flavor. Use the entire time the chicken is cooking to heat the vegetables. Allow to cool slightly.
    1 large red bell pepper, 1 large yellow onion
  • In a large bowl mix the cream cheese, half the shredded cheese and the taco seasoning. Add in the chicken and vegetables.
    8 ounces cream cheese, 8 ounces Mexican blend cheese, 1 ½ tablespoons taco seasoning
  • Transfer to the casserole dish used to cook the chicken. Top with the remaining shredded cheese.
    8 ounces Mexican blend cheese
  • Bake at 350F about 25-30 minutes, until hot and bubbly.

Notes

Chicken thighs or white meat work well in this. You can mix and match, which makes it perfect for leftovers.
If chicken is already cooked and cut up, start with step 2.
For variations, try adding rice, corn or beans. (not keto-friendly but very delicious!)

Nutrition

Calories: 326kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 365mg | Potassium: 218mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1154IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 225mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.