If you love the bold flavors of chicken fajitas but want something easier, creamier, and perfect for busy nights, this Creamy Fajita Chicken Bake is the recipe you’ve been waiting for. Juicy chicken breasts are seasoned with fajita spices, layered with colorful bell peppers, blended into a creamy salsa–cream cheese sauce, and finished with plenty of melted cheese. Everything bakes together in one dish for a comforting, Tex-Mex–inspired casserole that tastes like it took hours—but comes together fast.
This dish is ideal for weeknight dinners, meal prep, potlucks, and family gatherings. It’s low-carb friendly, naturally gluten-free, and endlessly customizable.
Why You’ll Love This Creamy Fajita Chicken Bake
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🌶️ Big fajita flavor with minimal prep
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🧀 Ultra-creamy, cheesy texture
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🍗 Made with simple, affordable ingredients
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🥘 One-pan baked casserole (easy cleanup!)
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🥑 Keto & low-carb friendly
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👨👩👧👦 A guaranteed family pleaser
If you like creamy chicken casseroles with bold seasoning, this recipe will quickly earn a permanent spot in your rotation.
What Is Creamy Fajita Chicken Bake?
This dish takes everything you love about classic chicken fajitas—seasoned chicken, bell peppers, Tex-Mex spices—and transforms it into a baked casserole. Instead of tortillas, the chicken is baked in a rich sauce made from cream cheese, salsa, fajita seasoning, and melted shredded cheese.
The result?
A fork-tender, cheesy chicken bake that pairs perfectly with rice, tortillas, cauliflower rice, or even eaten straight from the dish.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Main Ingredients
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2 pounds chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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⅓ cup salsa (mild, medium, or hot)
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½ packet fajita seasoning (or to taste)
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2 large bell peppers, sliced (any colors)
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1½–2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Mexican blend, or Colby-Jack)
Optional Add-Ins
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½ small onion, sliced
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Jalapeños for heat
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Smoked paprika or cumin
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Fresh cilantro or green onions for garnish
