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Oven-baked cheesy chicken fajitas in a casserole dish with bell peppers and golden cheese, resting on a rustic wooden table.
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Cheesy Baked Fajita Chicken

Cheesy Baked Fajita Chicken is a creamy, oven-baked Tex-Mex dinner bursting with bold flavors, tender chicken, and gooey melted cheese. This easy weeknight recipe brings together fajita seasoning, colorful peppers, and rich cheddar in one irresistible casserole. Perfect for families craving comfort food with a Tex-Mex twist.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
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Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 442
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 –4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, trimmed
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/3 cup chunky salsa mild, medium, or hot
  • 1 packet fajita seasoning
  • 2 bell peppers diced (any color)
  • 1 –2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • Optional: 1/4 red onion thinly sliced
  • Optional: 1 tbsp chopped jalapeños for extra heat

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Lay the chicken breasts in the dish in a single layer.
  3. In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, salsa, fajita seasoning, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  4. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over each chicken breast.
  5. Top with diced bell peppers and optional red onion or jalapeños.
  6. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese generously over the top.
  7. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked and the cheese is golden and bubbly.
  8. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving your cheesy baked fajita chicken.

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken to reduce cooking time by 10–15 minutes.
  • Swap cream cheese for Greek yogurt for a tangy twist.
  • Add Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack for an extra cheesy, melty finish.
  • Serve with tortillas, rice, or salad for a complete Tex-Mex chicken dinner.
  • This dish is mild but can be made spicy by using hot salsa or chipotle seasoning.