Keto fajita chicken casserole

Keto fajita chicken casserole

Onions and peppers, chicken and cheese. All mixed together with an easy homemade Tex-Mex seasoning. Our quick and easy keto fajita casserole is a no-brainer for busy weeknights. You'll definitely be hearing the words, "more please!"
October 1 2017 recipe by , photo by , nutritional review by in Recipes, Dinner, Lunch, Meal

Keto fajita chicken casserole

Onions and peppers, chicken and cheese. All mixed together with an easy homemade Tex-Mex seasoning. Our quick and easy keto fajita casserole is a no-brainer for busy weeknights. You'll definitely be hearing the words, "more please!"
USMetric
4 servingservings

Ingredients

Tex-Mex Seasoning
  • 1 tbsp 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp 2 tsp paprika powder
  • 2 tsp 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp 1 tsp onion powder
  • ¼ tsp ¼ tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp 1 tsp salt
Chicken mixture
  • 1¼ lbs 550 g cooked chicken breast, shredded
  • 7 oz. (4⁄5 cup) 200 g (210 ml) cream cheese
  • 1⁄3 cup 80 ml mayonnaise
  • 1 (4 oz.) 1 (120 g) red bell pepper, dicedred bell peppers, diced
  • ½ (2 oz.) ½ (55 g) yellow onion, dicedyellow onions, diced
  • 2 cups (8 oz.) 475 ml (230 g) Pepper Jack cheese, shredded
  • salt and pepper
Serving
  • 5 oz. (4 cups) 140 g (900 ml) lettuce
  • 2 tbsp 2 tbsp olive oil
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Instructions

Instructions are for 4 servings. Please modify as needed.

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Combine the Tex-Mex seasoning ingredients in a small bowl
  3. Combine the chicken, cream cheese, mayonnaise, bell pepper, onion, Tex-Mex seasoning, and 2/3 of the shredded cheese in a greased baking dish.
  4. Add the remaining 1/3 cheese on top. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
  5. Serve with leafy greens dressed in olive oil.

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60 comments

  1. 51
    Sarah Hart
    February 10 2021
    I found this really dry, so much so I checked back to see if I had missed an ingredient or something, but no, I followed the recipe correctly. It was ok, but I probably wouldn't bother again, there are nicer recipes here on this site!
  2. 52
    sherie
    May 16 2021
    Down the road, there is a little Mexican restaurant that sells chicken enchiladas. We all go there for those, they are delicious. We spend a fortune to get them and this.......this right here...is better. God bless whoever put this up.
    Reply: #53
  3. 53
    Reply to comment #52 by sherie
    Kerry Merritt Team Diet Doctor
    May 16 2021

    Down the road, there is a little Mexican restaurant that sells chicken enchiladas. We all go there for those, they are delicious. We spend a fortune to get them and this.......this right here...is better. God bless whoever put this up.

    Awesome! So glad you love it!

  4. 54
    Jisha
    October 16 2021
    My husband is not keto and he said this recipe is a keeper! He had his on a tortilla and I ate mine with a side salad and it was amazing!
  5. 55
    Andre
    August 5 2022
    I made the recipe exactly as described but instead of mixing the spices, I used Taco seasoning and I found it very tasty. Give it a try!
  6. 56
    Laura Reifschlager
    January 28 2023
    I poached my chicken and shredded in the mixer. Then I added all other ingredients and slow mixed it together. I'd definitely sauté the peppers and onions next time. They don't cook long enough in the oven. I lowered my oven to 350. I notice many recipes say 400. That's very hot. Was good. Added avocado and some sour cream topping.
  7. 57
    Julia Michaux
    February 11 2023
    I just did this in the slow cooker and it’s amazing. For 6 serves I used 1kg (2.2 lbs) raw chicken, and added an extra 100ml of thickened (heavy) cream but just chucked it all in the slow cooker and gave it a mix. Cooked on high for 4 hours. Shredded the chicken, then into the oven with the last 1/3 of cheese for 20minutes. Super easy, delicious and not at all dry!!
    Reply: #58
  8. 58
    Reply to comment #57 by Julia Michaux
    Kerry Merritt Team Diet Doctor
    February 13 2023

    I just did this in the slow cooker and it’s amazing. For 6 serves I used 1kg (2.2 lbs) raw chicken, and added an extra 100ml of thickened (heavy) cream but just chucked it all in the slow cooker and gave it a mix. Cooked on high for 4 hours. Shredded the chicken, then into the oven with the last 1/3 of cheese for 20minutes. Super easy, delicious and not at all dry!!

    Sounds great! Thanks for sharing, Julia!

  9. 59
    Brandy
    March 6 2023
    How many calories, carbs, fat and protein are in one cup? It's delish but I would like to keep track. I used this exact recipe
    Reply: #60
  10. 60
    Reply to comment #59 by Brandy
    Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
    March 6 2023

    How many calories, carbs, fat and protein are in one cup? It's delish but I would like to keep track. I used this exact recipe

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