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Cheesy Fiesta Chicken Casserole

Satisfy your cravings with this easy-to-make Cheesy Fiesta Chicken Casserole that's low in carbs, loaded with Mexican-inspired flavors, and perfect for busy weeknights or casual get-togethers.
6
45 min
TOTAL TIME
214
CALORIES
$0.86
PER SERVING
Cheesy Fiesta Chicken Casserole
Directions
8 STEPS
15 min
PREP TIME
30 min
COOK TIME
45 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2
Cook the chicken in a pan with 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat until fully cooked through. Allow the chicken to cool, then shred it into bite-sized pieces.
3
Dice the red bell pepper and red onion. In a pan, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and sauté the bell pepper and onion with salt and black pepper until softened.
4
In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, sautéed vegetables, chili powder, ground cumin, dried oregano, sour cream, and salsa.
5
Transfer the mixture to a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
6
Pour the heavy cream evenly over the casserole and sprinkle the shredded pepper jack cheese on top.
7
Bake for 30 minutes, or until the casserole is heated through and the cheese is lightly browned.
8
Before serving, garnish with chopped cilantro.
Health Info
Macros
5g
CARBS
15g
FAT
13g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
GLUTEN FREE
LOW CARB
MEDITERRANEAN
Contains these allergens
MILK
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