Description
One pan chicken fajita casserole combines your favorite aspects of fajitas into a flavor-packed healthy casserole recipe. It’s loaded with seasoned chicken, peppers, onions, and rice, and topped off with melted cheese. Packed with protein, make it for a delicious and hearty well-balanced meal!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast, sliced into thin strips
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning (divided)
- 3 cups julienned onion (305 grams/1 medium)
- 5 heaping cups julienned bell peppers (625 grams/3 medium)
- 1 1/2 cups brown rice
- 1 heaping cup sliced mushrooms (100 grams)
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) fire-roasted tomatoes
- 1 can (4 ounces) diced hatch green chiles
- 1 3/4 cups chicken broth
- 1 heaping cup shredded cheddar cheese (3 ounces)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional toppings: avocado, cilantro, lime juice, Greek yogurt or sour cream, hot sauce
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Heat a large enameled cast-iron skillet or oven-safe pan (12 inches) over medium heat. Add oil and let it get hot.
3. Add chicken, 1 tablespoon taco seasoning, salt, and pepper. Saute for 2–3 minutes until browned. Remove from pan and set aside.
4. To the same pan, add onions with a little salt and pepper. Saute for 2–3 minutes until slightly softened.
5. Add a splash of broth to deglaze the pan if needed. Add peppers and remaining taco seasoning and saute another 2–3 minutes.
6. Add rice and mix to combine. Toast for 1–2 minutes.
7. Add cooked chicken, fire-roasted tomatoes, green chiles, and mushrooms. Mix well.
8. Add broth and stir to incorporate. Ensure some liquid is visible on top but not fully submerging contents.
9. Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
10. Remove foil and bake an additional 10–15 minutes until liquid is absorbed and rice is fluffy.
11. Remove from oven, sprinkle with shredded cheese, and bake 1–2 minutes until melted.
12. Top with desired optional toppings and enjoy!
Notes
*Leave off cheese for a dairy-free version.
Optional toppings enhance flavor and texture: try avocado, lime juice, fresh cilantro, or a dollop of Greek yogurt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5.7g
- Sodium: 194mg
- Fat: 7.3g
- Saturated Fat: 2.4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3.9g
- Protein: 21.1g
- Cholesterol: 58mg