Description
Enjoy a stress-free, restaurant-quality meal at home with this simple one-pan Chicken Fajita Bake. Tender chicken strips, colorful bell peppers, and zesty onions are tossed in a blend of bold Tex-Mex spices and roasted to perfection. Finished with melted Mexican cheese, this wholesome dish is the ideal solution for busy weeknights, offering a healthy and flavorful family dinner that minimizes cleanup time significantly. Serve with warm tortillas and fresh toppings for a complete meal.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
3 bell peppers (assorted colors), sliced into strips
1 large white onion, sliced into strips
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced chicken, bell peppers, and onions.
Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with the chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
Toss everything thoroughly with tongs until the chicken and vegetables are evenly coated in the spice mixture.
Spread the mixture into an even layer in the prepared baking dish.
Bake for 20–25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender-crisp.
Remove the dish from the oven and sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top.
Return to the oven for 2–3 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
Serve hot with optional tortillas, sour cream, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges.
Notes
Ensure chicken is sliced into uniform strips for even cooking. For extra zest, squeeze fresh lime juice over the dish right before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg