Description
This Cheesy Baked Fajita Chicken recipe combines tender chicken breasts with colorful bell peppers, savory fajita seasoning, and gooey melted cheese for a delicious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 packet fajita seasoning (or 2 tablespoons homemade)
For the Vegetables:
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 green bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 yellow bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 small red onion (sliced)
For Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- Chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Season the Chicken: Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil and sprinkle both sides with fajita seasoning.
- Prepare the Dish: Place the seasoned chicken in the baking dish and arrange the sliced peppers and onions around and over the chicken.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil, top with shredded cheese, and bake for an additional 10–12 minutes until the cheese is melted and the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh cilantro and enjoy with rice, tortillas, or a side salad.
Notes
- Add a squeeze of fresh lime juice before serving for extra flavor.
- You can prepare this dish in advance and refrigerate until ready to bake, making it ideal for meal prep or quick weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with veggies
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
