Cheesy chicken fajita casserole 

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Ingredients:

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced (any color)
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese (such as cheddar or Monterey Jack)
  • Optional toppings: diced tomatoes, sliced avocado, sour cream, chopped cilantro, lime wedges

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Cook the Chicken and Vegetables:
  3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add the sliced chicken breasts to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  5. In the same skillet, add the sliced onion and bell pepper. Cook until softened and slightly charred, about 5 minutes.
  6. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Add the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat the chicken and vegetables evenly with the spices. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.

Assemble the Casserole:

  1. Spread half of the salsa in the bottom of the greased baking dish.
  2. Layer the cooked rice evenly over the salsa layer.
  3. Spread the chicken and vegetable mixture over the rice layer.
  4. Pour the remaining salsa over the chicken and vegetables.
  5. Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.

Bake the Casserole:

  1. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Serve:

  1. Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
  2. Serve the cheesy chicken fajita casserole hot, garnished with your favorite toppings such as diced tomatoes, sliced avocado, sour cream, chopped cilantro, and lime wedges.
  3. Enjoy your cheesy chicken fajita casserole as a satisfying and flavorful meal that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings with family and friends!

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