How To Make Chicken Fajita Rice Casserole
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 2 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a mix)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
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In a large skillet, sauté the peppers, onion, and garlic over medium heat until soft and slightly charred.
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Add the shredded chicken, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
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In a greased casserole dish, layer half of the cooked rice, followed by half of the chicken and pepper mixture. Repeat the layers.
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Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
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Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
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Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Nutrition
- Calories : 378kcal
- Total Fat : 14g
- Saturated Fat : 7g
- Cholesterol : 77mg
- Sodium : 524mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 37g
- Dietary Fiber : 3g
- Sugar : 3g
- Protein : 26g
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