Chicken Fajita Casserole

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over a medium-high heat.  Add the sliced chicken and cook, stirring, until cooked through.  You can make sure the chicken is fully cooked by using a meat thermometer and making sure the internal recipe is 165°. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

Step 3

Drizzle a little extra olive oil in the skillet if necessary, then add the sliced peppers and onion.  Cook, stirring, until just softened.  Add the fajita seasoning and cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until fragrant.  Remove from heat.

Step 4

Add the softened cream cheese and 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese to a large mixing bowl.  Mix until well combined.  Add the cooked chicken, cooked pepper mixture and black beans, and mix until well combined.

Step 5

Transfer the mixture to a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.  Sprinkle the remaining cup of shredded cheese over the top.

Step 6

Bake for 30 minutes.  Sprinkle the chopped cilantro on top (if desired) just before serving.