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Easy Oven Baked Chicken Fajitas

These Easy Oven Baked Chicken Fajitas are the perfect healthy meal for busy days! On the table in 30 minutes!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword chicken fajitas, oven baked chicken fajitas
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 153kcal
Author Chrissie (thebusybaker.ca)

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium fajita or taco seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • juice and zest of one lime
  • 4 chicken breasts cut into strips
  • 1 large red onion (or 2 small) thinly sliced
  • 3 bell peppers red, green, yellow or orange, thinly sliced
  • flour or corn tortillas, shredded cheese, sour cream, lettuce, avocado, tomatoes green onions, and/or salsa for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and add the olive oil to a large rectangular baking dish or sheet pan.
  • Add the chicken breast strips, the sliced onions and peppers, lime juice, and the fajita seasoning to the baking dish or sheet pan and toss everything together well.
  • Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 22-25 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked through to 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 Celsius).
  • Serve in warm tortillas with fresh tomatoes, lettuce, sour cream, shredded cheese, green onions, salsa, or any of your other favourite toppings.

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Notes

 

Make-Ahead and Storage Instructions

To make this recipe ahead of time, or for storing leftovers, make the recipe as directed and store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. 

Reheating Instructions

Reheat leftovers in a skillet on the stove with a splash of water until heated through, in the microwave, or on a sheet pan in the oven.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 158mg | Potassium: 437mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1968IU | Vitamin C: 79mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg