Ez Baked Chicken Fajitas
Turn dinner into a fiesta with these effortless Ez Baked Chicken Fajitas! Bursting with bold Tex-Mex flavors, this one-pan recipe combines tender strips of seasoned chicken breast, vibrant bell peppers, and sweet red onions, all baked to perfection in just 25 minutes. A medley of chili powder, cumin, paprika, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice infuses every bite with smoky, zesty goodness. Perfectly customizable, serve these fajitas in warm tortillas and top with your favorite extras—creamy guacamole, tangy sour cream, or gooey shredded cheese. With only 15 minutes of prep time and minimal cleanup, this quick and healthy weeknight dinner hits all the right notes for busy families and fajita lovers alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 1 medium Green bell pepper
- 1 medium Yellow bell pepper
- 1 medium Red onion
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 medium Lime
- 8 small Tortillas
- 1 your preference Optional toppings (sour cream, guacamole, shredded cheese, cilantro, etc.)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips and set aside.
Deseed the bell peppers and slice them into thin strips. Peel and slice the red onion into thin strips as well.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Add the chicken strips, bell peppers, and onion slices to the bowl. Toss everything together until well coated in the seasoning mixture.
Spread the seasoned chicken and vegetables evenly onto a large baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and squeeze the juice from the lime over the chicken and vegetables for a fresh, zesty flavor.
Warm the tortillas in the oven or microwave, if desired.
Serve the baked chicken and vegetables in tortillas with your choice of optional toppings, such as sour cream, guacamole, shredded cheese, or cilantro.
Enjoy your easy and delicious baked chicken fajitas!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2938 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 114.0 g | 146% | |
| Saturated Fat | 42.0 g | 210% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 698 mg | 233% | |
| Sodium | 4342 mg | 189% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 206.3 g | 75% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.1 g | 100% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.8 g | ||
| Protein | 246.3 g | 493% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 709 mg | 55% | |
| Iron | 21.4 mg | 119% | |
| Potassium | 3671 mg | 78% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
