This hearty, comforting chicken fajita casserole is loaded with Tex-Mex-inspired ingredients and flavors that the whole family will love.
Preparation Time
30 mins
Cooking Time
1 hr 20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 50 mins
Calories
576 Calories
Recipe Instructions
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.
Ingredients
2 teaspoons salt
1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (8 ounce) jar salsa
4 cups chicken stock
2 cups uncooked white rice
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 medium yellow bell pepper, chopped
3 pounds bone-in chicken breast halves
1 medium red onion, chopped
5 medium jalapeno peppers, diced, or more to taste
1 (1.12 ounce) package fajita seasoning (such as McCormick®)
