đź«‘ What Makes This Recipe So Good
Oh, y’all. This is a really, really good one. Go ahead and pin it, bookmark it, save it, whatever method you use for recipes you want to be sure you make. Trust me, you’re gonna want to make this one! The fajita cream sauce is AMAZING, and when I tell you my kids loved it, I mean my kids LOVED. IT. My toddler ate 2 whole plates full. TWO. That’s basically a 10-star review. Chicken fajita casserole has everything you love about chicken fajitas, just in casserole form. Of course, you’ll miss out on the spectacle of ordering (or, rather, receiving) fajitas, with the other diners turning to see who ordered the skillet of loud, hot, sizzling peppers and onions. Maybe you can get your family to pick up the slack when you serve the casserole. I really love how versatile this dish can be. Serve it over rice, or in warm flour tortillas, or atop a bed of crunchy tortilla chips. If you’re keto, you can enjoy it as-is or pair it with cilantro-lime cauliflower rice, homemade keto tortillas, pork rinds, or even a salad. There are several possibilities here!
👩🏼‍🍳 Chef’s Tips
Be careful not to overcook the chicken on the stovetop. Since you’re cutting the chicken into narrow strips (or bite-sized chunks), it’ll cook much faster than if you left the chicken in large pieces. You’ll be baking the chicken for 15 minutes or so after it’s cooked on the stove. If it’s fully cooked when it goes into the oven, it’ll definitely be overcooked when it comes out. If you want to turn your chicken fajita casserole into a meal-prep meal, just follow the recipe as instructed. Once it’s fully cooked, divide it into portions for each day you need. Make sure you use airtight containers! Let the portions cool completely, then close them up and stick them in the fridge. They’ll keep for 4 days or so if stored properly. Reheat them in the microwave until everything’s warmed through. I’d give it a few stirs periodically just to make sure it all heats up evenly.
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