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Fajita Baked Chicken

Fajita Baked Chicken

These Fajita Baked Chicken breasts are easy to make and topped with veggies and cheese, perfect for a quick dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Chicken
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 servings
Calories 428 kcal

Equipment

  • baking dish
  • oven
  • small bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil divided
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 piece bell pepper any color
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1.5 cups shredded pepper jack cheese
  • Cilantro for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a baking dish with non-stick spray.
  • Pound the chicken breasts out to an even thickness and place in the baking dish. Drizzle both sides with about 2 teaspoons of olive oil.
  • Add the chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and salt to a small bowl and stir to combine.
  • Sprinkle all but 1 teaspoon of the seasoning over the chicken, coating both sides with the seasoning.
  • Slice the bell pepper and onion into strips, drizzle with the remaining oil, and sprinkle on the seasoning. Toss to coat.
  • Place the vegetables over the chicken breasts.
  • Sprinkle the cheese over the top of the dish.
  • Bake, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
  • Sprinkle with cilantro before serving.

Notes

We used half of a red pepper and half of a green pepper in this recipe. You may use any color you prefer.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 428kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 50gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 143mgSodium: 935mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g
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