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Whole30 Chicken Fajita Casserole
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Creamy Chicken Fajita Casserole

This Whole30 Creamy Chicken Fajita Casserole makes an easy and delicious one pan meal.  It's packed with veggies, juicy chicken and a "cheesy" sauce.  This casserole is perfect for a healthy, quick weeknight dinner!
Course Casserole, Dinner
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 23 hours 43 minutes
Cook Time 23 hours 43 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 233kcal

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast cooked and chopped
  • 1 Large Red Bell Pepper cut into strips
  • 1 Large Yellow Bell Pepper cut into strips
  • 1 Medium White Onion sliced
  • 12 oz Cauliflower Rice
  • 1 ½ C Chicken Bone Broth divided
  • ½ C Canned Coconut Milk
  • ¼ C Nutritional Yeast
  • 2 Garlic Cloves minced
  • 2 Tbsp Tapioca Flour
  • 2 tsp Chili Powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • ½ tsp Pepper
  • 1 medium zucchini Optional *See Notes

Instructions

  • In a large bowl combine the chopped chicken, bell peppers, onion, cauliflower rice and cooked zucchini if using.
  • In a medium sized sauce pan combine 1 cup bone broth, coconut milk, nutritional yeast, garlic, and all spices and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  • In a small bowl combine remaining ½c bone broth and tapioca flour to make a slurry.
  • Add to the simmering sauce and whisk until sauce begins to thicken to a gravy like consistency.
  • Allow sauce to cool slightly before pouring over the chicken, pepper, onion, and rice mixture.
  • Mix well ensuring everything is coated.
  • Pour into a 9x13” greased casserole pan.
  • Bake 30-35 minutes at 400 until casserole is set, browned on the sides, and has a slightly crusted top.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

*If adding zucchini simply cook it prior to adding it to the casserole by adding the chopped squash and a small amount of water (just enough to keep the squash from sticking and burning) to a pan and cook over medium heat until squash is soft (5-7 minutes).

Nutrition

Calories: 233kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 768mg | Potassium: 867mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 925IU | Vitamin C: 98mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 2mg