{"id":5626,"date":"2025-08-20T12:12:22","date_gmt":"2025-08-20T12:12:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/?p=5626"},"modified":"2025-08-20T12:12:22","modified_gmt":"2025-08-20T12:12:22","slug":"fajita-chicken-casserole-all-the-sizzle-none-of-the-skillet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/20\/fajita-chicken-casserole-all-the-sizzle-none-of-the-skillet\/","title":{"rendered":"Fajita Chicken Casserole: All the Sizzle, None of the Skillet!"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Imagine all the sizzling flavors of chicken fajitas\u2014tender peppers, onions, and spiced chicken\u2014baked into one cheesy, comforting casserole.\u00a0This\u00a0one-dish wonder\u00a0is perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or feeding a crowd!<\/h1>\n<h2>\u2728 Why You\u2019ll Love This Recipe<\/h2>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">\u2714\u00a0One-pan meal\u00a0\u2013 Easy prep, easier cleanup!<br \/>\n\u2714\u00a0Bold fajita flavor\u00a0\u2013 Just like your favorite Mexican restaurant<br \/>\n\u2714\u00a0Family-friendly\u00a0\u2013 Kids and adults gobble it up<br \/>\n\u2714\u00a0Meal prep hero\u00a0\u2013 Tastes even better as leftovers<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcdd Ingredients (Serves 6)<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie works great!)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">2 bell peppers, sliced (use red, green, and yellow for color)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">1 large onion, sliced<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">1 cup corn\u00a0(fresh, frozen, or canned)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">1 cup salsa\u00a0(mild or medium)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>For the Seasoning<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">1 tbsp chili powder<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">1 tsp cumin<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">1 tsp paprika<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">\u00bd tsp garlic powder<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">\u00bd tsp oregano<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Salt and pepper\u00a0to taste<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>For the Topping<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">\u00bd cup crushed tortilla chips\u00a0(optional, for crunch)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Fresh cilantro, for garnish<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udc69\u200d\ud83c\udf73 Step-by-Step Instructions<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Prep and Preheat<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Preheat oven to\u00a0375\u00b0F (190\u00b0C).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Grease a\u00a09&#215;13-inch baking dish.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>2. Saut\u00e9 Veggies<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">In a skillet, heat\u00a01 tbsp oil\u00a0over medium heat.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Add\u00a0peppers and onion, saut\u00e9 until slightly softened (5-6 minutes).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>3. Layer the Casserole<\/h3>\n<ol start=\"1\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">In the baking dish, combine\u00a0chicken, saut\u00e9ed veggies, corn, black beans, and salsa.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Sprinkle with\u00a0seasonings\u00a0and mix well.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Top with\u00a0shredded cheese\u00a0and\u00a0crushed tortilla chips\u00a0(if using).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>4. Bake to Perfection<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Bake\u00a020-25 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Broil\u00a01-2 minutes\u00a0for extra golden topping (watch closely!).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>5. Serve and Enjoy!<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Garnish with\u00a0cilantro.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Serve with\u00a0sour cream, avocado, or extra salsa.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udca1 Pro Tips<\/h2>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">\u2705\u00a0Use pre-cooked chicken\u00a0\u2013 Rotisserie chicken saves time!<br \/>\n\u2705\u00a0Spice it up\u00a0\u2013 Add diced jalape\u00f1os or a dash of hot sauce.<br \/>\n\u2705\u00a0Make it creamy\u00a0\u2013 Stir in\u00a04 oz cream cheese\u00a0with the salsa.<br \/>\n\u2705\u00a0Freeze for later\u00a0\u2013 Assemble unbaked casserole and freeze for up to 3 months.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f Serving Suggestions<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Over rice\u00a0\u2013 For a hearty bowl.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">With tortilla chips\u00a0\u2013 For scooping!<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">As a filling for burritos\u00a0\u2013 Roll up in warm flour tortillas.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Imagine all the sizzling flavors of chicken fajitas\u2014tender peppers, onions, and spiced chicken\u2014baked into one cheesy, comforting casserole.\u00a0This\u00a0one-dish wonder\u00a0is perfect&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5627,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"slim_seo":{"title":"Fajita Chicken Casserole: All the Sizzle, None of the Skillet! - Grandma Baking Recipes","description":"Imagine all the sizzling flavors of chicken fajitas\u2014tender peppers, onions, and spiced chicken\u2014baked into one cheesy, comforting casserole.\u00a0This\u00a0one-dish wonder"},"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5626","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5626","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5626"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5626\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5628,"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5626\/revisions\/5628"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5627"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5626"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5626"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5626"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}