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A whole new level of casserole with all the authentic flavours and delicious ingredients of fajitas.
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Yields4 Servings
Cook Time30 minsTotal Time30 mins
1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Add 1 tbsp avocado oil in an oven-safe skillet and heat over medium-high heat.

2

Cook sliced onion and bell peppers in oil for around 7-10 minutes, or until tender.

3

Remove vegetables from the skillet and set aside.

4

Heat remaining oil in the skillet and add sliced or cubed chicken.

5

Add garlic and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

6

Meanwhile, mix tomato sauce, salsa, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper together.

7

Pour half of the sauce mixture into the skillet with the chicken and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes.

8

Add cooked fajita veggies back in to the skillet.

9

Stir in black beans, tortilla pieces, spinach and remaining sauce mixture and stir.

10

Remove the skillet from heat and top with cheese and cilantro.

11

Place casserole in the oven and bake for another 7-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and everything is evenly warm.

12

Remove from the oven, add desired toppings or garnishes and serve hot.

Ingredients

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Add 1 tbsp avocado oil in an oven-safe skillet and heat over medium-high heat.

2

Cook sliced onion and bell peppers in oil for around 7-10 minutes, or until tender.

3

Remove vegetables from the skillet and set aside.

4

Heat remaining oil in the skillet and add sliced or cubed chicken.

5

Add garlic and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

6

Meanwhile, mix tomato sauce, salsa, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper together.

7

Pour half of the sauce mixture into the skillet with the chicken and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes.

8

Add cooked fajita veggies back in to the skillet.

9

Stir in black beans, tortilla pieces, spinach and remaining sauce mixture and stir.

10

Remove the skillet from heat and top with cheese and cilantro.

11

Place casserole in the oven and bake for another 7-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and everything is evenly warm.

12

Remove from the oven, add desired toppings or garnishes and serve hot.

Chicken Fajita Casserole