Baked Chicken Fajitas Recipe

Juicy baked chicken fajitas, ready in under an hour! This easy and healthy recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner. Skip the greasy skillet and enjoy tender chicken and crisp-tender veggies baked to perfection. Serve with warm tortillas and your favorite toppings for a fiesta in your mouth!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 348 kcal
Protein 44g
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Ingredients for Baked Chicken Fajitas

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How to Make Baked Chicken Fajitas

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a 13x9x2-inch baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray, combine 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch strips), 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained, 1 medium onion (sliced), and 2 bell peppers (any color, sliced).
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons chili powder, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, and 1 teaspoon salt.
  4. Pour the spice mixture over the chicken and vegetable mixture in the baking dish. Toss gently to coat evenly.
  5. Bake, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (no longer pink) and the vegetables are tender.
  6. Serve immediately in warm tortillas. Add your favorite toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and cilantro.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

36 g

Sugar

13g

Fat

9g

Carbs

12g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Baked Chicken Fajitas?

Baked Chicken Fajitas takes about 50 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 35 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Baked Chicken Fajitas?

Baked Chicken Fajitas has approximately 348 calories per serving, with about 44 g protein, 12 g carbohydrates and 18 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Baked Chicken Fajitas?

The key ingredients for Baked Chicken Fajitas are Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, Diced Tomatoes With Green Chilies, Onion, Green Pepper, Red Pepper, Canola Oil. See the full list with measurements above.

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