Easy Chicken Fajita Casserole
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| Serves | 6 |
| Prep time | 15 minutes |
| Cook time | 25 minutes |
| Total time | 40 minutes |
Wondering what to make for dinner? This Easy Chicken Fajita Casserole bakes up fast for a delicious, well balanced, comforting meal that everyone will love!
Ingredients
- 2 cups boneless skinless chicken breasts (cubed)
- 1 Small onion
- 1 Small green pepper
- 1 box Tex-Mex Chicken Fajita Kraft Recipe Makers
- 6 Medium soft flour tortillas (chopped)
- 2 cups shredded cheese (I used Mexican Blend)
Directions
| Step 1 | |
| In a large skillet cook the chicken, onion, and pepper in the simmer sauce provided in the Tex Mex Chicken Fajita kit. | |
| Step 2 | |
| Prepare a 8" baking dish with non stick cooking spray and cover the bottom of the pan with 1/2 of the cut up tortillas. Spread 1/2 of the chicken mixture on the tortillas, and top with 1/2 the salsa provided in the kit. Sprinkle with 1 cup of cheese. Repeat layers one more time. | |
| Step 3 | |
| Cover with foil and bake at 375 for 25 minutes. | |
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Amber says
My husband LOVED this. We had no leftovers! I definitely wanted to add refried beans per another comment, but I did not have any. Since the Kraft fajita mix is no longer available, I used my favorite Fajita sauce by Frontera (from Target) and I used a mix of taco bell Mild chunky salsa and a bunch of Ortega Medium taco sauce. I did small flour tortillas and cut them up to small pieces to avoid the annoying soggy tortillas that are impossible to serve up. It turned out great.
Lisa says
Would this recipe freeze well??
Stephanie Brubaker says
I don’t love freezing casseroles using tortillas because they tend to get soggy, so I have not tried freezing this particular recipe. If you try it, let me know how it work out for you!
Samantha says
I’m a little late to the party….
We’re not big fans of adding tortillas to casseroles, my husband and I don’t care for the texture once it’s cooked. There is a little market in the hospital I have to frequent for a medical issue and they make awesome Mexican rice bowls. Do you think I could add rice to this instead of the tortillas? Would 1.5-2 cups cooked rice work?
Stephanie Brubaker says
I bet the rice would taste awesome in this casserole! Let me know how you like it! 🙂
Phil says
I made mine with fajita seasoning, lime juice & Olive oil. Also added a couple of layers of refried beans too! It was yummy!
Monica says
The Kraft recipe makers have been discontinued. Can it be made with fajita mix and salsa in place of the kraft?
Jane says
Sorry Stephanie I see the onion, just not the tomatoes or tomato sauce.
Stephanie Brubaker says
Hi Jane, The tomatoes are from a salsa that comes in the Kraft Recipe Makers box. No other tomatoes were added 🙂 Hope you give this a try – it’s so good!
Jane says
Stephanie. The chicken fajita casserole looks so good. I do not see where you have tomatoes or onions in the ingredient list, however the picture looks like it has these ingredients. Thanks for your help. Jane
Donna says
Cant find the kraft kit anywhere. where did you find yours?
Donna says
I have looked at Shop n Save and Schnucks both for the Kraft Recipe Maker kits and cannot find them and I’ve asked and they have no idea what I’m talking about. Where did u happen to find yours?
Stephanie Brubaker says
Ho Donna. I found mine at Walmart in the salad dressing aisle. Hope you can find some soon, this is such a yummy meal!
mel says
I couldn’t find the kit either so I improvised. I used a packet of Ortega Fajita Skillet sauce and bought salsa! : )
Stephanie Brubaker says
Such a bummer! So many people can’t find it 🙁 I hope it turns out great with your substitutions!
Platter Talk says
This one has winner written all over it, but may be more appropriate to be posted under “Back for Thirds!” Love it.
Nikki says
Is there an alternative product(s) I can use for the Recipe Makers? I know this is the key ingredient for this dish, but I’ve call ALL the stores in my area and no one sells this. I REALLY want to make this. 🙁
Stephanie says
Nikki, I would just add 1 tsp cumin, 1 TBS chili powder, 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and 1 1/2 tsp onion powder. And add salt to taste. Or just add a packet of fajita seasoning if you prefer. If it seems a bit dry just add in some olive oil. Hope you give it a try. We love this!
Carissa says
Thank you for asking. I cant find it either. 🙂
Sharalyn says
would corn and black beans be ok
Stephanie says
Absolutely! That would be delicious 🙂
ErikA says
Do you think it would be a good recipe to freeze? 🙂
Stephanie says
Absolutely! Enjoy, Erika!
Lily says
Can we use corn tortillas instead I am not.a huge fan of flour tortillas
Stephanie says
You sure can!
Jessica P says
I’m always on the lookout for fast, easy and delicious recipes. This is recipe is all that! I made it tonight for dinner and I liked it so much I had to come say thank you for the recipe! I highly recommend it.
Amy says
Where did you find the Tex Mex Chicken Fajita Recipe Makers?
Stephanie Brubaker says
I found it at Walmart!
Kathy says
Oh yum! We love Mexican in our house! I know that if I make anything Mexican, it will be gobbled right up!
Kristin Wheeler (@MamaLuvsBooks) says
YUM! Looks like a tasty dinner for the entire family to enjoy! #client
Laura @ Laura's Baking Talent says
We love mexican in our hosue as well. This recipe looks easy to make and delicous.. defintely going on the must try list.