Chicken Fajita Casserole Recipe
This Chicken Fajita Casserole is a flavorful and comforting dish combining tender shredded chicken, sautéed bell peppers, onions, and sweet potatoes in a creamy, spiced tomato sauce. Topped with melted sharp cheddar cheese and crunchy gluten-free tortilla chips, it's perfect for a warm, satisfying meal with a hint of Mexican flair.
- Time: 55 min
- Servings: 5
Source: All Yum Cooks
Ingredients
- bell pepper, thinly sliced
- small onion, thinly sliced
- large sweet potato , peeled and diced small
- teaspoon minced garlic
- teaspoons chili powder
- teaspoon ground cumin
- to ½ teaspoon paprika or smoked paprika
- teaspoon kosher salt
- teaspoon black pepper
- Tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- Tablespoons olive oil or dairy-free butter
- Tablespoons arrowroot starch , mixed with equal cold water to form slurry
- can diced tomatoes with green chiles
- unsweetened non-dairy milk or coconut milk OR 1 cup chicken broth
- Optional splash of lime juice
- shredded or diced cooked chicken
- shredded sharp cheddar cheese , divided
- ounces gluten-free tortilla chips
- Shredded lettuce
- Cilantro
- Avocado or guacamole
- Sour cream
- Salsa
- Pico de gallo