Description
A quick and easy baked chicken fajitas recipe featuring tender seasoned chicken breasts baked with sweet bell peppers, onions, and sharp cheddar cheese. Perfect for a healthy and flavorful meal served over rice, cauliflower rice, greens, or wrapped in tortillas.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 3-4 breasts)
- 1 tbsp taco or fajita seasoning
Vegetables
- 1 1/2 sweet bell peppers, sliced (any combination of green, red, orange, yellow)
- 1 medium sweet yellow onion, sliced
Cheese & Garnish
- 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 tbsp chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375˚F (190˚C) and allow it to fully preheat before baking.
- Prepare the chicken: Lay the chicken breasts flat in a baking dish, ensuring they are spaced so they aren’t touching each other. Evenly sprinkle the taco or fajita seasoning over the chicken to coat it well.
- Add the vegetables and cheese: Mix the sliced bell peppers and onions together, then spread them evenly over the top of the seasoned chicken breasts. Next, sprinkle the shredded sharp cheddar cheese evenly across the peppers and onions.
- Bake: Place the baking dish on the middle rack of your preheated oven. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of at least 165˚F (74˚C).
- Garnish and serve: Once baked, garnish with chopped cilantro, if using. Serve hot over cooked rice, cauliflower rice, leafy greens, or wrapped in tortillas for a delicious fajita meal.
- Enjoy: Dig in and enjoy your easy and flavorful baked chicken fajitas!
Notes
- This recipe is a quick, easy, and healthy option for baked chicken fajitas.
- Use any combination of bell peppers you prefer for color and flavor variation.
- Ensure the chicken is fully cooked by checking the internal temperature.
- Optional garnish with cilantro adds a fresh, bright flavor.
- Serve with rice, cauliflower rice, or tortillas as per your dietary preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz chicken plus toppings
- Calories: 248 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
