Our Most-Saved Recipe in July 2025

Our most-saved recipe on MyRecipes in July was…drumroll, please…our Chicken Fajita Casserole! And it’s no wonder. This recipe takes the traditional fajita ingredients—chicken, veggies, tortillas and bold spices—and cooks them all in a skillet for an easy one-pan dinner. It’s fresh, it’s summer-y and it’s a crowd-pleaser. Plus, who doesn’t love having only one pan to clean when the meal is over?

In addition to being a delicious meal, this casserole is packed with 31 grams of protein per serving. Protein is a necessary nutrient that supports everything from muscle growth to your immune system. Protein also helps you feel satisfied after meals, so you won’t have to worry about feeling hungry again soon after having this dinner.

How to Make It

To make the casserole, you’ll start by sautéing sliced red and yellow bell peppers and onion in a skillet, and then you’ll add chili powder, cumin and garlic powder to ensure that they’re boldly seasoned. When the vegetables are softened, you’ll add sliced cooked chicken thighs—tossed with more of the spices—to the pan, just to warm through. A splash of lime juice added off the heat introduces a little acidity. Finally, you’ll stir in some tortillas, cut into strips so they distribute throughout the casserole, and sprinkle shredded cheese over everything. Simply pop the casserole into a hot oven to melt the cheese, and then top it with some fresh cilantro before serving.

Why So Many People Are Saving This Recipe

So many of our readers love this recipe, calling out how easy and delicious it is and how it has become a go-to recipe in their households. The one-pan aspect is a definite highlight, as it helps streamline cleanup. But most sing its praises because of the combination of flavors and the ease of preparation—it takes only 45 minutes, making it a perfect weeknight dish. 

Since this recipe calls for cooked chicken, you can use whatever you have on hand, and some reviewers suggest cooking the chicken in the skillet before proceeding with the recipe. You can also use shredded rotisserie chicken to make it even easier. Or, if you like, you can try it with steak instead of chicken. Skirt steak and flank steak are both good options. Reviewers find the recipe versatile, not just as far as what meat can be used, but also because they can add more veggies or swap in frozen veggies to save time. The cheesy topping really makes this dish ultra-comforting. In the words of one reviewer, “This one is a keeper.”

What to Serve with It

Chicken fajita casserole really is a complete dinner in a skillet, so it needs no side dishes, but if you want, you can serve it with cooked brown rice or beans, such as our Basic Mashed Black Beans, which add some fiber and more protein. A nice green salad would be a great accompaniment, or a heartier salad, like our Roasted Corn, Black Bean & Mango Salad, would be delicious too. And you can serve the casserole with an array of toppings, like sour cream, salsa, guacamole or sliced avocado—anything you like on your fajitas. One reviewer paired the casserole with peach salsa, a great idea for balancing the spice with a little sweetness.

How to Save Your Favorite Recipes

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The Bottom Line 

Chicken Fajita Casserole is popular among EatingWell readers because it tastes great and is easy to prepare. It’s also versatile and can be made with chicken breasts instead of thighs or even steak. It’s a spin on classic fajitas that’s easy to throw together on a weeknight. Give this recipe a save, and when you try it, don’t forget to leave a review.