Fajita Chicken Casserole

๐Ÿ“„ Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, diced tomatoes, sliced bell peppers, sliced onions, sour cream, chicken broth, half of the shredded Mexican cheese, panko breadcrumbs, and fajita seasoning. Mix everything together until well combined.

  2. Grease a casserole dish with cooking oil. Pour the chicken mixture into the casserole dish and spread it evenly using the back of a spoon.

  3. Place the casserole in a preheated oven at 325ยฐF (165ยฐC) and bake for 15 minutes.

  4. Two minutes before the timer goes off, remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese evenly over the top. Return it to the oven and bake for an additional 2 minutes until the cheese has melted and turned golden.

  5. Once done, remove the casserole from the oven and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro. Serve hot and enjoy! ๐ŸŒŸ

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ How to Make Fajita Seasoning at Home
While you can easily buy pre-made fajita seasoning at the store, making it at home is quick, cost-effective, and allows you to store extra for future meals. Hereโ€™s how you can prepare fajita seasoning at home:

๐ŸŽจ Fajita Seasoning Ingredients:

  • 2 tbsp chili powder ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ

  • 1 tbsp paprika ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ

  • ยฝ tsp cayenne pepper ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ

  • 1 tsp onion powder ๐Ÿง…

  • 1 tsp garlic powder ๐Ÿง„

  • 1 tsp ground cumin ๐ŸŒฑ

  • 1 tbsp dried oregano ๐ŸŒฟ

  • 1 tbsp sugar ๐Ÿฌ

  • 1 tbsp salt ๐Ÿง‚

Instructions:
Simply mix all the ingredients together in a bowl, then store the seasoning in a spice jar. This recipe yields ยผ cup or about 4 tablespoons of fajita seasoning. Use it as needed for the casserole or any other fajita-inspired dishes! ๐ŸŒฏ

โœจ Enjoy this fajita chicken casserole thatโ€™s full of flavor, easy to prepare, and perfect for any weeknight meal!

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