Keto Chicken Fajita Casserole

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You will love our tasty keto chicken fajita casserole. Bursting with the perfect combination of onions, peppers, tender chicken, and a homemade Tex-Mex seasoning, this quick and easy dish is perfect for either dinner or lunch. Prepare to savor each delicious bite—this casserole will become one of your favorite go-to meals.

The dish is packed with healthy fats and low-carb vegetables, making it perfect for people following a ketogenic diet. To make this delicious casserole, first season the chicken with our homemade Tex-Mex seasoning mixture. Then place all the ingredients into a baking dish along with the chicken. Bake the whole casserole in the oven until the top is golden brown.

Once it’s cooked through, take it out of the oven and plate up generous portions. The best way to complement this meal is to serve it with a refreshing and vibrant green salad. The crispness of the salad adds a lovely contrast to the flavors and textures of the casserole, creating a well-rounded and satisfying meal.

Whether you’re seeking a quick and nourishing dinner for yourself or feeding a hungry crowd, our keto chicken fajita casserole will surely impress everyone. The zingy blend of spices and unique ingredients will transport your taste buds to a Tex-Mex paradise. If you’re looking for a keto-friendly dish with a hint of spice, try this delicious and nourishing dish!

Yields 6 servings of Keto Chicken Fajita Casserole

The Preparation

Fajita Seasoning

  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Casserole Mixture

  • 20 ounce rotisserie chicken, shredded
  • 6 ounce cream cheese
  • 1⁄4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 1 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Side Salad

  • 6 ounce butter lettuce
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 tablespoon red wine vinegar

The Execution

1. Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat oven to 400F.

2. Create the fajita seasoning by combining chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt and pepper to taste. We recommend about 1 teaspoon of salt per 16 ounces of meat.

3. Create the casserole mixture by combining chicken, fajita seasoning, cream cheese, mayonnaise, red bell pepper, yellow onion, and half of the shredded cheddar.

4. Spread the casserole mixture into the bottom of a shallow baking dish. Aim to have a layer about 1 to 1.5 inch thick.

5. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top of the casserole. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until cheese is bubbling and golden brown.

6. Dress the lettuce by adding olive oil, vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste. Serve while casserole is hot and enjoy!

This makes a total of 6 servings of Keto Chicken Fajita Casserole. Each serving comes out to be 539 calories, 41.7g fats, 5g net carbs, and 35.9g protein.

NUTRITION CALORIES FAT CARBS FIBER NET CARBS PROTEIN
1.00 tablespoon chili powder 23 1.2 4 2.8 1.2 1.1
2.00 teaspoon cumin 15 0.9 1.8 0.4 1.4 0.7
1.00 teaspoon garlic powder 10 0 2.3 0.3 2 0.5
1.00 teaspoon onion powder 8 0 1.9 0.4 1.5 0.2
0.00 none salt and pepper 0 0 0 0 0 0
20.00 ounce rotisserie chicken 1043 46.4 0.1 0 0.1 155.8
6.00 ounce cream cheese 582 57.8 7 0 7 10.5
0.25 cup mayonnaise 374 41.2 0.3 0 0.3 0.5
1.00 medium red bell pepper 36 0.4 6.9 2.4 4.5 1.1
0.50 medium yellow onion 21 0.1 4.8 0.7 4.1 0.6
1.50 cup cheddar cheese 742 61.2 5.7 0 5.7 42
6.00 ounce butter lettuce 22 0.4 3.8 1.9 1.9 2.3
3.00 tablespoon olive oil 358 40.5 0 0 0 0
0.50 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 3236 250 38.6 8.8 29.7 215.5
Per Serving (/6) 539 41.7 6.4 1.5 5.0 35.9

Keto Chicken Fajita Casserole

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 539 kcal

Ingredients
  

Fajita Seasoning

  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • salt and pepper to taste

Casserole Mixture

  • 20 ounce rotisserie chicken shredded
  • 6 ounce cream cheese
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 medium red bell pepper diced
  • ½ medium yellow onion diced
  • 1 ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded

Side Salad

  • 6 ounce butter lettuce
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ tablespoon red wine vinegar

Instructions
 

  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat oven to 400F.
  • Create the fajita seasoning by combining chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt and pepper to taste. We recommend about 1 teaspoon of salt per 16 ounces of meat.
  • Create the casserole mixture by combining chicken, fajita seasoning, cream cheese, mayonnaise, red bell pepper, yellow onion, and half of the shredded cheddar.
  • Spread the casserole mixture into the bottom of a shallow baking dish. Aim to have a layer about 1 inch thick.
  • Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top of the casserole. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until cheese is bubbling and golden brown.
  • Dress the lettuce by adding olive oil, vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste. Serve while casserole is hot and enjoy!

Notes

This makes a total of 4 servings of Keto Chicken Fajita Casserole. Each serving comes out to be 539 calories, 41.7g fats, 5g net carbs, and 35.9g protein.

Nutrition

Calories: 539kcalFat: 41.7g