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Fajita Chicken Casserole

ByHannah Peterson

Low-Carb • Keto-Friendly • Diabetic-Friendly Comfort Dish

This casserole is creamy, cheesy, and packed with fajita flavor—a super easy one-dish meal that’s perfect for busy nights and great for blood sugar control.

🥣 Ingredients

  • 2–3 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 cup bell peppers (sliced, mixed colors)
  • ½ onion (sliced)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
  • ½ cup cream cheese
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1–2 tsp fajita seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
  • Salt & pepper to taste

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Prep

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
  • Lightly grease a baking dish

2️⃣ Cook Veggies

  • Sauté peppers & onions in olive oil until slightly soft

3️⃣ Mix Base

  • In a bowl, combine:
    • Shredded chicken
    • Cream cheese
    • Heavy cream
    • Fajita seasoning
  • Mix until creamy

4️⃣ Assemble

  • Fold in sautéed veggies
  • Spread mixture into baking dish
  • Top with shredded cheese

5️⃣ Bake

  • Bake 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden

6️⃣ Serve

  • Let sit 5 minutes before serving

🍽️ Serving Ideas

  • Over cauliflower rice 🍚
  • Wrapped in low-carb tortillas
  • With a side of guacamole or sour cream 🥑

📊 Nutrition (Per Serving – approx.)

  • Calories: 320
  • Carbs: 6g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Net Carbs: ~4g
  • Protein: 28g

🥡 Storage

  • Fridge: up to 4 days
  • Freezer: up to 2 months
  • Reheat: oven or microwave

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