Skillet-Baked Chicken Fajita Casserole
Skillet-Baked Chicken Fajita Casserole brings together smoky peppers and onions, tender rotisserie chicken, and creamy, chili-kissed sauce under a blanket of melty Cheddar. A crunchy tortilla chip topping adds satisfying texture in every bite, while pinto beans make it hearty and comforting. Ideal for a cozy weeknight dinner or casual game-day spread.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Skillet-Baked Chicken Fajita Casserole, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 26 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 49 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 39
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 37
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 2
Heat oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the peppers and onions and cook without stirring for 5 minutes or until browned. Add the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are soft, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove the vegetables from the pan and set aside.
- 3
Add the butter to the pan and melt over moderate heat. Whisk in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and broth and cook, stirring constantly, until thick and creamy, about 3 minutes. Stir in the chicken and beans. Top the chicken mixture with 1 cup cheese. Spread the reserved peppers and onions evenly over the cheese, then top with the chips and the remaining cheese.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and lightly browned on top, about 15 minutes. Serve with desired toppings.
- Calories 1183.58 kcal High 59%
- Protein 52.13 g Good Source 104%
- Carbohydrate 99.07 g 36%
- Total Fat 68.77 g High 88%
- Saturated Fat 25.54 g High 128%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 157.14 mg High 52%
- Sodium 2462.02 mg High 107%
- Dietary Fiber 9.93 g Good Source 35%
- Total Sugars 8.62 g --
- Added Sugars 5.51 g Moderate 11%
- Calcium 647.52 mg Good Source 50%
- Iron 3.17 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 725.74 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin A 254.08 mcg Good Source 28%
- Vitamin C 30.68 mg Good Source 34%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Skillet Baked Chicken Fajita Casserole is a Tex Mex dinner recipe made with 18 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Chicken Broth, and Chili Powder. Each serving provides about 1183.58 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Skillet-Baked Chicken Fajita Casserole?
- It is a Tex-Mex casserole recipe made with 18 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Skillet-Baked Chicken Fajita Casserole made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Chicken Broth, Chili Powder, Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies. The full list of 18 is above.
- What goes well with Skillet-Baked Chicken Fajita Casserole?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Skillet-Baked Chicken Fajita Casserole?
- About 45 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1183.58 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Skillet-Baked Chicken Fajita Casserole easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 18 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Skillet-Baked Chicken Fajita Casserole healthy?
- Skillet-Baked Chicken Fajita Casserole has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 1183.58 calories and 52.13 g of protein, or 104% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2462.02 mg (107% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 25.54 g (128% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 5.51 g (11% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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