Name: Oven-Baked Chicken Fajitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: tex-mex
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into 1/2-inch strips; 3 bell peppers (red, yellow, green), sliced; 1 large red onion, sliced; 2 tbsp olive oil; Juice of 1 lime; 1 1/2 tsp chili powder; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp onion powder; 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; Tortillas or rice, for serving

Description

This easy one-pan oven-baked chicken fajitas recipe delivers juicy seasoned chicken and colorful roasted peppers in under 45 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights with minimal prep and cleanup.

Ingredients

Scale

1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into 1/2-inch strips

3 bell peppers (red, yellow, green), sliced

1 large red onion, sliced

2 tbsp olive oil

Juice of 1 lime

1 1/2 tsp chili powder

1 tsp smoked paprika

1 tsp ground cumin

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp onion powder

1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

Tortillas or rice, for serving

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a sheet pan.

2. Combine chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.

3. Place chicken, peppers, and onion in a large bowl and drizzle with olive oil and lime juice.

4. Toss with the spice mixture until evenly coated.

5. Spread ingredients in a single layer on the prepared pan and bake for 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway through.

6. Remove from oven and let rest for 2 minutes before serving.

7. Serve with warm tortillas or over rice and garnish as desired.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: dinner
Method: baking
Cuisine: tex-mex

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 310
Sugar: 6
Sodium: 530
Fat: 10
Saturated Fat: 2
Unsaturated Fat: 6
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 14
Fiber: 3
Protein: 38
Cholesterol: 90

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