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Easy Oven-Baked Chicken Fajitas for a Busy Night!

Easy Oven-Baked Chicken Fajitas for a Busy Night Bliss

Enjoy these Easy Oven-Baked Chicken Fajitas for a Busy Night, perfect for quick family meals bursting with Tex-Mex flavor.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 fajitas
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Fajitas
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts slice thinly for even cooking
  • 3 bell peppers (red, yellow, green) mix in zucchini for extra veggies
  • 1 large onion provides aromatic flavor
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil helps in cooking and flavor infusion
  • 1 packet taco seasoning brings spice and depth
  • 1 teaspoon salt enhances overall flavor
  • 1 teaspoon pepper enhances overall flavor
  • 8 flour or corn tortillas wraps for serving
Optional Toppings
  • 1 medium avocado adds creaminess
  • 1 cup salsa provides a zesty kick
  • 1 cup sour cream adds richness
  • 1 cup shredded cheese complements the fajitas
  • 2 lime wedges to squeeze over the top

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare your baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced chicken, bell peppers, and onion. Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle taco seasoning, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
  3. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking sheet and spread in an even layer.
  4. Bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until chicken is cooked and veggies are tender.
  5. Let the mixture cool for a couple of minutes. Prepare tortillas and toppings while cooling.
  6. Warm tortillas slightly, then spoon the roasted mixture into each tortilla and add toppings. Serve with a squeeze of lime juice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1fajitasCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, reheat chicken and veggies before assembling them fresh in tortillas just before serving.

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