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    Home » Main Dish » Fajita Chicken and Rice Casserole

    Fajita Chicken and Rice Casserole

    Published: May 13, 2020 · Modified: Sep 18, 2021 by Jennie · This post may contain affiliate links

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    This Fajita Chicken and Rice Casserole has become one of my favorite recipes. With cooked chicken and rice you just mix the rest of the ingredients and then bake. 

    Fajita Chicken and Rice Casserole on a serving spoon

    You all know by now how much I love a good casserole. This Fajita Chicken and Rice Casserole is a family favorite. it's so simple to make. If you love this recipe then you need to try another favorite of ours, this classic Chicken and Rice Casserole.

    How to make Fajita Chicken and Rice Casserole:

    Step one: Get started by preheating your oven to 375 degrees. Then prepare a 3 quart casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.

    Step two: Next prepare a skillet with nonstick cooking spray and heat on the stove top on medium heat. Dice chicken into bite size pieces and season with salt and pepper to taste.

    Step three: Add diced chicken and frozen peppers and onions to your skillet. Cook until chicken is no longer pink. Drain as needed and add this to the prepared casserole dish.

    ingredients in the casserole dish to be mixed

    Step four: Once chicken is cooked you can add in cooked rice, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, Rotel, and fajita seasoning to your casserole dish and mix together well.

    • What is Rotel: A brand of canned diced tomatoes mixed with green chilis. If you can't find Rotel you can use canned tomatoes and canned diced green chilis instead. 

    Step five: Top your casserole with shredded cheese and bake for 20-25 minutes until warm thougthout and cheese is melted. Remove from oven and serve.

    Fajita Chicken and Rice Casserole on a plate with side salad

    Rice Casserole Recipes:

    Here are a few more of my favorite simple casserole dinner recipes.

    • Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice Casserole
    • Beef Enchilada Casserole
    • Cheesy Broccoli and Chicken Rice Casserole

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    Fajita Chicken and Rice Casserole

    Jennie Duncan
    This Fajita Chicken and Rice Casserole has become one of my favorite recipes. With cooked chicken and rice you just mix the rest of the ingredients and then bake. 
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    Prep Time 30 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 55 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American, Mexican
    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 307 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 pound chicken breast
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • 12 oz frozen peppers and onions
    • 2 cups instant rice (cooked accoring to package directions)
    • 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup
    • 1 cup sour cream
    • 10.5 oz rotel
    • 1 oz fajita seasoning
    • 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese.

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Prepare a 3 quart casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
    • Prepare a skillet with nonstick cooking spray and heat on the stove top on medium heat. Dice chicken into bite size pieces and season with salt and pepper to taste.
    • Add diced chicken and frozen peppers and onions to your skillet. Cook until chicken is no longer pink. Drain as needed and add this to the prepared casserole dish.
    • Add cooked rice, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, rotel, and fajita seasoning to your casserole dish and mix together well.
    • Top your casserole with shredded cheese and bake for 20-25 minutes until warm thougthout and cheese is melted. Remove from oven and serve.

    Notes

    • What is Rotel: A brand of canned diced tomatoes mixed with green chilis. If you can't find Rotel you can use canned tomatoes and canned diced green chilis instead. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 307kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 19gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 740mgPotassium: 431mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 889IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 152mgIron: 3mg
    Keyword Fajita Chicken and Rice Casserole
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    1. Donna Thomas

      September 21, 2022 at 1:57 pm

      Can you put this together ahead of time and just bake when ready?

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      • Jennie

        November 14, 2022 at 12:55 pm

        You sure can! Just cover it in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours before cooking if you need!

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    2. Julie

      January 03, 2021 at 12:55 pm

      We all have that one 'crack' casserole recipe, right?
      This one is mine.

      Reply

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