Cheesy Chicken Fajita Casserole- moist shredded chicken paired with onions and colorful bell peppers cooked down in luscious cream cheese and colby cheese sauce, seasoned with traditional fajita spices and baked until golden and bubbly. The perfect Mexican-inspired appetizer or main dish!
8ouncesshredded colby jack cheesemild cheddar or pepper jack also works
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the diced onions, peppers, and salt and sauté for 4-5 minutes or until soft.
Turn heat to low and add the diced chicken, cubed cream cheese, fajita seasoning, and half of the shredded cheese. Stir often until fully melted and combined.
Spray a small casserole dish (8x8) with non-stick spray and pour in the mixture. Top with remaining shredded cheese and bake for 25-30 minutes at 350 degrees until melted and bubbly.
If serving as a dip, serve with tortilla chips and celery sticks. If serving as an entree, it is good with rice or rolled up into a tortilla!
Notes
Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up 4 days. Can be served as a dip or a main entree.