Description
These Baked Fajita Chicken Breasts are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Tender chicken breasts are seasoned with a flavorful blend of spices, then baked with colorful bell peppers and onions for a vibrant and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Vegetables:
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- 1/2 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese or cheddar (optional)
- Fresh cilantro and lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the Chicken: In a large mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken breasts with this mixture.
- Prepare the Vegetables: In a separate bowl, toss the bell peppers and onion with olive oil and salt.
- Bake: Place the seasoned chicken breasts in a greased baking dish. Surround them with the sliced peppers and onions. Bake for 25–30 minutes until the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Add Cheese: If using cheese, sprinkle it over the chicken during the last 5 minutes of baking.
- Serve: Remove from the oven, let it rest for 5 minutes, then serve with cilantro and lime wedges.
Notes
- Slice the chicken before baking for quicker cooking and serving.
- Great with rice, tortillas, or over a salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with veggies
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
