Chicken Fajita Casserole Recipe

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Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 1hr20 mins

Additional: 10 mins

Total: 2hrs

Servings: 12

Yield: 12 servings

Chicken Fajita Casserole Recipe

Ingredients

4 cups chicken stock

3 pounds bone-in chicken breast halves

2 cups uncooked white rice

1 tablespoon olive oil

or as needed

1 medium green bell pepper

chopped

1 medium red bell pepper

chopped

1 medium yellow bell pepper

chopped

1 medium yellow onion

chopped

1 medium red onion

chopped

5 medium jalapeno peppers

diced

or more to taste

1 teaspoon minced garlic

1 (15 ounce) can black beans

rinsed and drained

1 (8 ounce) jar salsa

1 (1.12 ounce) package fajita seasoning (such as McCormick®)

2 teaspoons salt

2 teaspoons ground black pepper

1 (1 pound) package shredded Mexican cheese blend

1 (16 ounce) container sour cream

1 cup tortilla strips

Authentic Mexican Shrimp Cocktail (Coctel de Camarones estilo Mexicano)

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Bring stock to a boil in a large pot. Add chicken breasts and cook until very tender no longer pink in the centers and juices run clear 15 to 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove chicken to a plate keeping stock in the pot. Remove and discard bones fat and skin. Chop meat and set aside.

Step 3

Add rice to the stock and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low cover and simmer until rice is tender and stock has been absorbed 20 to 25 minutes. Set aside.

Step 4

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell peppers onions jalapeno peppers and garlic; saute until slightly tender about 5 minutes.

Step 5

Combine chicken rice vegetables black beans salsa fajita seasoning salt and pepper in a large mixing bowl. Transfer to a large casserole dish and top with cheese.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven until browned and bubbly about 30 minutes. Let rest for 10 minutes; serve with sour cream and tortilla strips on top.

Nutritional Information

Chicken Fajita Casserole Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 575.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 38g 76%

Carbohydrates: 42.3g 14%

Dietary Fiber: 4.3g 17%

Sugars: 2.7g

Fat: 28.4g 44%

Saturated Fat: 15.6g 78%

Cholesterol: 117.4mg 39%

Vitamin A Iu: 1275.8IU 26%

Niacin Equivalents: 17.2mg 132%

Vitamin B6: 0.7mg 41%

Vitamin C: 44.6mg 74%

Folate: 115.6mcg 29%

Calcium: 340.7mg 34%

Iron: 3.3mg 18%

Magnesium: 57.8mg 21%

Potassium: 582.8mg 16%

Sodium: 1429.1mg 57%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 33%

Calories From Fat: 255.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.