Fajita Chicken Casserole

All the sizzle of skillet fajitas—now weeknight-easy in one pan. This bake layers juicy shredded chicken, peppers, and onions in a creamy fajita-spiced sauce with melty cheese and a crisp Panko finish.

Smoky, creamy, cheesy—and perfect with lime and avocado.

Author: tinsuf

Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Category: Casserole / Main

Prep: 15 mins

Bake: ~40 mins

Total: ~55 mins

Yield: 6–8 servings

4 cups shredded cooked chicken
3/4 cup sour cream
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 1/4 cups diced tomatoes with juices
2 bell peppers, thinly sliced
1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced

1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided (1 cup + 1/2 cup)
1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
2 Tbsp fajita seasoning
1 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
Olive oil or melted butter, for pan and crumbs
Optional: extra cilantro, avocado, lime wedges, sliced jalapeños

Fajita Chicken Casserole

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