Looking for a healthy yet delicious and comforting meal? Try out this Healthy Chicken Fajita Casserole recipe! This recipe is loaded with colorful bell peppers, tender chicken, and melted cheddar cheese, making it a flavorful and satisfying meal. Plus, it’s low-carb and gluten-free, making it a healthy option for those who want to watch their carb intake or follow a specific diet plan.

This recipe has become a staple in my household as my husband and I both love it! We enjoy the combination of juicy chicken and sautéed bell peppers, and the melted cheddar cheese adds a creamy and savory touch to the dish. One of the best things about this recipe is that it’s incredibly easy to make, so I can quickly whip it up on a busy weeknight and still enjoy a nutritious and delicious meal.

Why This Healthy Chicken Fajita Casserole Recipe is Worth Trying

This recipe is low-carb and gluten-free, making it a healthy option for those who want to watch their carb intake or follow a specific diet plan.
It’s loaded with colorful bell peppers that are packed with vitamins and nutrients, making it a nutritious meal.
The juicy and tender chicken adds protein to the dish, making it a satisfying meal that will keep you full for hours.

The creamy and savory melted cheddar cheese adds a delicious touch to the dish, making it a flavorful meal that everyone will love.
It’s an easy and quick recipe that can be made in just 45 minutes, making it a perfect option for busy weeknights.

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon olive oil
6 (4 to 6 ounces each) boneless skinless chicken thighs, or breasts cut into 1″ to 2″ pieces (680-907 g)
4 bell peppers, sliced (vary the colors to make it pretty!) (580 g)

1 small onion, sliced (110 g)
1 recipe Taco Seasoning Mix or our Fajita Seasoning
1 cup sour cream (240 g)

4 ounces of cream cheese, softened (113 g)
2 cups cheddar cheese, grated (226 g)
Optional: garnish with avocado or guacamole, sour cream, salsa. For spicy lovers add heat with hot sauce.

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a large skillet over medium heat, saute the chicken in olive oil until the chicken is cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

Add the onions and peppers to the same skillet and saute until they become tender.
Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet and stir in the taco seasoning, sour cream, and softened cream cheese. Mix well.
Transfer the mixture to a casserole dish and sprinkle with grated cheddar cheese.

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly.
Remove from the oven and serve hot, garnished with avocado or guacamole, sour cream, and salsa if desired.

Notes:

To make this recipe even healthier, use low-fat or fat-free sour cream and cream cheese, and use reduced-fat cheddar cheese.
You can use any color of bell peppers for this recipe, or a combination of different colors to make it more visually appealing.
This recipe can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.

Chicken Fajita Casserole

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 35

Course Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine American, Mexican

Servings 6

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
6 4 to 6 ounces each boneless skinless chicken thighs, or breasts cut into 1″ to 2″ pieces (680-907 g)
4 bell peppers sliced (vary the colors to make it pretty!) (580 g)

1 small onion sliced (110 g)
1 recipe Taco Seasoning Mix or our Fajita Seasoning
1 cup sour cream 240 g

4 ounces of cream cheese softened (113 g)
2 cups cheddar cheese grated (226 g)
Optional: garnish with avocado or guacamole sour cream, salsa. For spicy lovers add heat with hot sauce.

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large skillet over medium heat, saute the chicken in olive oil until the chicken is cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Add the onions and peppers to the same skillet and saute until they become tender.

Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet and stir in the taco seasoning, sour cream, and softened cream cheese. Mix well.
Transfer the mixture to a casserole dish and sprinkle with grated cheddar cheese.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly.

Remove from the oven and serve hot, garnished with avocado or guacamole, sour cream, and salsa if desired.

Notes

To make this recipe even healthier, use low-fat or fat-free sour cream and cream cheese, and use reduced-fat cheddar cheese.
You can use any color of bell peppers for this recipe, or a combination of different colors to make it more visually appealing.
This recipe can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.

Healthy Chicken Fajita Casserole – A Cheesy, Flavorful and Nutritious Meal!

Chicken Fajita Casserole

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