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Chicken Fajita Casserole - perfect for an easy and healthy weeknight dinner under 30 minutes!

Gluten-Free | 10.05.16

Chicken Fajita Casserole

Dinner tonight, lunch tomorrow! Whether you’re a leftovers kinda person or not, this delicious Chicken Fajita Casserole can be made in advance and served throughout the week!

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Chicken Fajita Casserole  in a white bowl on a grey dishcloth

So if you’ve visited this blog before, you know I’m ALL about healthy + easy recipes. No time for the complicated stuff! The quicker I can make this deliciously healthy meal, the better. I’m especially all about recipes that can be made for dinner once and provide lunches and dinners throughout the week!

There are some meals that should always be eaten fresh (hey hey Poached Egg & Avocado Breakfast Salad!), but in this case (and DARE I say) I think this Chicken Fajita Casserole might actually taste better the second day as leftovers than the first day. I know, I KNOW! You’ve GOTTA try this one, friends. It’s too easy and too delicious not to!

Chicken Fajita Casserole being sprinkled with cheese

Cody was especially excited to be able to take these Chicken Fajita Casserole leftovers to work the next day! He usually just takes a boring sandwich, poor guy. It was a special day, y’all (LOL)! I sent him off with the meal in these amazing Reynolds™ Disposable Heat & Eat Containers, which can be heated up in the microwave. Not only that, but they’re made with plant fibers and a wonderful alternative to plastic.

My fave part: NO CLEAN UP, PEOPLE! I have this crazy weird thing about dishes (I really really don’t like dirty dishes), so these Reynolds™ Disposable Heat & Eat Containers are such a win for me! Check these out for yourself by picking up a pack of new Reynolds™ Disposable Heat & Eat Containers at your local Walmart in the food storage aisle. Also, be sure to head over to website to save 1$ off of Reynolds™ Disposable Heat & Eat Containers!

Chicken Fajita Casserole being stored in leftover containers

Side note: feel free to make adjustments to this recipe as you need. This is one of those “throw in whatever sounds good” casserole recipes! Or is that all casseroles? Either way, do what you gotta do, ‘sis!

OH AND SECOND SIDE NOTE!!! Every week, I roast a whole, organic, vegetarian-fed chicken at the beginning of the week and use the meat all week long. I make everything from Healthy Sriracha Shredded Chicken Tacos to recipes like this Fajita Chicken Casserole. It makes life so much easier! I literally just throw the chicken in an oven roaster, add about a 1/2 inch of water, top with whatever seasoning I’m feeling that day, then bake at 425 degrees for about 2 – 2.5 hours. I use a thermometer to make sure the chicken gets to 170-180 degrees, and then Cody actually does the carving (because it freaks me out. Don’t judge me, I pay him back in food). If you need an actual recipe, here’s an Easy Roast Chicken Recipe!

Shout out to Cody’s grandma for teaching me how to roast a chicken. It’s life-changing, y’all!

close up of Chicken Fajita Casserole

Oh yes, and one last side note. I keep meaning to tell you guys stuff! If you’re not eating this for dinner the night before and plan to make this only for taking on-the-go, feel free to just mix the ingredients together in the containers and refrigerate. Whenever you’re ready to eat it,  place the containers in the microwave to heat everything up. The chicken should already be cooked, so all you have to do is heat up the casserole!

overhead view of Chicken Fajita Casserole in leftover containers

Guys, trust me when I say this Chicken Fajita Casserole is the BEST. So good!

Here’s the easy recipe:

Chicken Fajita Casserole - perfect for an easy and healthy weeknight dinner under 30 minutes!
4.34 from 3 votes
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Chicken Fajita Casserole

Course: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 410 kcal
Author: Christine McMichael

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts (cooked, shredded)
  • 2 small whole wheat tortillas (cut into pieces)
  • 3 peppers (chopped)
  • 3 cups spinach
  • 1 cup black beans
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 2 tsp garlic
  • 2 tsp crushed red pepper
  • 2 cup shredded Mexican cheese
  • cilantro (for garnish)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Mix together the cooked and shredded chicken, tortilla pieces, chopped peppers, spinach, black beans, tomato sauce, & garlic.
  • Place the mixture in a casserole dish and top with shredded cheese, crushed red pepper, and cilantro.
  • Bake for about 15-20 minutes or until hot.
  • Serve hot and enjoy, or place in containers for lunch the next day!

Nutrition

Calories: 410 kcal | Carbohydrates: 33 g | Protein: 35 g | Fat: 17 g | Sugar: 4 g
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9 Comments

  1. Emma says:

    July 10, 2020 at 2:21 pm

    5 stars
    I love it!!!

    Reply
  2. Kassie says:

    June 22, 2018 at 2:09 pm

    Hello! I’m new to meal prep and am LOVING your recipes. Just to clarify on making these as single serving lunches, do I still bake everything together then separate into the containers? Or do I just put all of the ingredients raw into the containers (with cooked shredded chicken). If doing this, are the peppers going to be more crunchy than they would be if I had baked it?

    Reply
    • Christine McMichael replied:

      June 28, 2018 at 3:14 pm

      Hi, Kassie! Thank you so much, I’m so glad you’re loving the recipes! Yes, bake everything together and then separate into containers to reheat. I hope you enjoy the recipe!

      Reply
  3. Alexis Fulton says:

    July 28, 2017 at 6:58 pm

    4 stars
    Can you calculate the macros for this recipe please

    Reply
    • Christine McMichael replied:

      August 3, 2017 at 10:18 am

      Sure! 410 calories, 33g carbs, 35g protein, 17g fat. Enjoy the recipe!

      Reply
  4. Rae says:

    May 21, 2017 at 10:18 pm

    4 stars
    This was really yummy! 🙂

    Reply
    • Christine McMichael replied:

      May 30, 2017 at 9:30 pm

      So glad you enjoyed the recipe, Rae! 🙂

      Reply
  5. [email protected] a Dash of Cinnamon says:

    October 5, 2016 at 6:39 am

    I didn’t know they sold those types of containers! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Christine McMichael replied:

      October 7, 2016 at 8:39 am

      Yes, they’re amazing!!! 🙂

      Reply

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