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Baked Chicken Fajitas Recipe

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This baked chicken fajitas recipe delivers juicy, flavorful chicken paired with caramelized bell peppers and onions, all topped with gooey melted cheese. It’s a fuss-free, oven-baked dish perfect for a wholesome and delicious family meal where everyone can customize their fajitas with favorite toppings like sour cream, salsa, and avocado.

Ingredients

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Protein

  • 2 chicken breasts, sliced ($5.99)

Vegetables

  • 2 bell peppers, sliced ($3.00)
  • 1 onion, sliced ($0.75)

Seasonings and Oils

  • 2 tbsp olive oil ($0.50)
  • 2 tsp chili powder ($0.20)
  • 1 tsp cumin ($0.15)
  • 1 tsp paprika ($0.15)
  • Salt and pepper to taste ($0.10)

Dairy and Extras

  • 1 cup shredded cheese ($1.50)

Serving

  • Tortillas for serving ($2.00)
  • Optional: sour cream, salsa, avocado for toppings ($3.00)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it’s hot and ready to cook the fajitas evenly.
  2. Toss Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the sliced chicken breasts, sliced bell peppers, and sliced onion. Add olive oil and season with chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss everything together until the chicken and veggies are evenly coated with the seasoning and oil.
  3. Arrange on Baking Sheet: Spread the chicken and vegetable mixture out onto a baking sheet in a single, even layer. This ensures proper roasting and caramelization during baking.
  4. Bake and Stir: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes. Halfway through the cooking time, stir the mixture to promote even cooking and browning on all sides.
  5. Add Cheese: After the initial baking, sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the chicken and veggies. Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
  6. Warm Tortillas: While the cheese melts, warm your tortillas by wrapping them in foil and placing them in the oven for a few minutes or heating them on a skillet until soft and warm.
  7. Serve: Serve the baked chicken fajita mixture directly from the baking sheet. Let everyone build their own fajitas using warmed tortillas and optional toppings like sour cream, salsa, and avocado.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, marinate the chicken with the spices and oil for 30 minutes before baking.
  • Use a variety of bell pepper colors (red, yellow, green) for a vibrant dish.
  • Adjust spice levels by adding cayenne or reducing chili powder for a milder taste.
  • Gluten-free tortillas can be used to keep the dish gluten-free.
  • Leftovers keep well and can be reheated in the oven or microwave.

Keywords: baked chicken fajitas, easy chicken fajitas, oven fajitas, chicken and peppers, cheesy fajitas

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