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Creamy Chicken Fajita Casserole

This creamy chicken fajita casserole is bold, cozy, and packed with cheesy comfort. One pan, big flavor, and a dinner everyone asks for again.

Ingredients
  

1 lb chicken breast, sliced into strips

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 red bell pepper, sliced

1 green bell pepper, sliced

1 yellow onion, sliced

1 tablespoon fajita seasoning

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1 teaspoon garlic powder

Salt and black pepper to taste

1 cup heavy cream

4 oz cream cheese, softened

1½ cups shredded Mexican-blend cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
    Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook chicken until just opaque.
    Add peppers and onion and sauté until slightly softened.
    Season with fajita seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
    Stir in cream cheese and heavy cream until smooth.
    Transfer mixture to baking dish and spread evenly.
    Top with shredded cheese and cover loosely with foil.
    Bake for 20 minutes, uncover, then bake 10 to 15 minutes more until bubbly.
    Rest briefly before serving.