🌶️ Mediterranean Fajita Chicken Casserole
🛒 Ingredients
1½ lb (700 g) chicken breast or thighs, sliced
2 tbsp olive oil
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
1 red onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup cooked brown rice or quinoa (optional, for a heartier casserole)
Fajita seasoning
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp ground cumin
½ tsp chili powder
½ tsp oregano
½ tsp black pepper
¾ tsp salt
Creamy topping
¾ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
½ cup shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack
¼ cup crumbled feta (Mediterranean touch)
Juice of ½ lime or lemon
Optional toppings
Fresh parsley or cilantro
Sliced olives
Avocado slices
👩🍳 Instructions
Preheat oven
Preheat to 190°C / 375°F.
Lightly grease a casserole dish with olive oil.Season the chicken
In a bowl, toss chicken with olive oil, garlic, and all fajita spices.Add vegetables
Mix bell peppers and onion with the chicken until evenly coated.Assemble casserole
Spread chicken and veggies into the baking dish.
Add cooked rice or quinoa if using.Creamy layer
Mix Greek yogurt with lime juice and half the cheese.
Spoon over the casserole and gently spread.Bake
Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes.
Uncover, sprinkle remaining cheese + feta, and bake 10–15 minutes until bubbly and lightly golden.Rest & garnish
Let rest 5–10 minutes. Top with herbs or avocado.
🌿 Why You’ll Love It
One-dish meal
High-protein & filling
Mediterranean fats + fajita spices
Great for meal prep
🔄 Variations
Low-carb / keto: Skip rice, add zucchini or cauliflower
Spicy: Add jalapeño or cayenne
Dairy-free: Use coconut yogurt + dairy-free cheese
Vegetarian: Swap chicken for mushrooms & chickpeas
Serve with a simple cucumber-tomato salad or warm flatbread and enjoy every smoky, creamy bite 😋
