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Delicious baked chicken fajitas ready to serve, perfect for a family meal.

Baked Chicken Fajitas

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Baked Chicken Fajitas deliver all the sizzling flavor of traditional fajitas with minimal clean-up and healthier ingredients. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, this oven-baked recipe features tender chicken and colorful bell peppers in a zesty seasoning blend.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • Boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
  • A mix of red, yellow, and green bell peppers, sliced
  • One large onion, sliced
  • Olive oil for coating
  • Fajita seasoning (chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, cayenne pepper)
  • Freshly squeezed lime juice
  • Flour or corn tortillas, warmed
  • Toppings: sour cream, guacamole, salsa, shredded cheese, diced tomatoes

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400ยฐF (200ยฐC). In a large bowl, combine sliced bell peppers and onions with olive oil.
  2. Add chicken strips to the bowl, drizzle with olive oil and fajita seasoning. Toss to coat.
  3. Spread chicken and vegetable mixture on a baking sheet in a single layer. Squeeze lime juice on top.
  4. Bake for 20-25 minutes until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender, stirring halfway through.

Notes

  • Spread ingredients in a single layer for even cooking.
  • Adjust seasoning for desired spice level.
  • Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes for extra flavor.
  • Add other vegetables for additional nutrients and flavor.
  • Author: Luna Saunders
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Low Fat

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 ounces
  • Calories: 250-300 Kcal
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 8-12g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20-25g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 30-35g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg