Baked Chicken Fajitas
Chicken, peppers, onions baked in the oven then topped with cheese. These Baked Chicken Fajitas make the perfect dinner recipe that the entire family will love.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken breast (boneless and skinless)
- 10 oz Rotel tomatoes (drained well)
- 1 large onion (sliced)
- 2 large bell peppers (sliced)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 oz Fajita seasoning
- 1 cup Mexican cheese blend (shredded)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375° F. Prepare a casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
- Cut chicken breast into smaller slices.
- Place chicken, drained Rotel, onion, and peppers into a large mixing bowl. Add oil and lime juice and toss to coat. Add fajita seasoning and toss again to coat.
- Add all ingredients to your prepared casserole dish and bake for 30-40 minutes until chicken is cooked through and veggies are tender.
- Top with cheese and back into the oven for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve and enjoy!Optional: I topped mine with cilantro for garnish.
Notes
Should I drain the Rotel?
For this recipe, I drain my Rotel very well. I didn’t want my tortilla to by soggy so draining well will help with that.
Serving Options:
Here are a few of my favorite recipes that I love serving with this recipe.
- Taco Dip: Perfect for an appetizer when serving a big crowd for dinner. This recipe is so easy and yummy!
- Cilantro Lime Rice: I LOVE this rice recipe. We serve it with any taco night we have.
- Homemade Tortilla Chips: You can’t have Mexican food without chips! This homemade recipe is so simple.
- Corn Salsa: I love serving homemade salsa with this dinner and this corn salsa is a winner.
Nutrition
Calories: 228kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 28gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 86mgSodium: 521mgPotassium: 612mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1784IUVitamin C: 61mgCalcium: 116mgIron: 1mg
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