Description
This Oven Baked Chicken Fajitas recipe is a simple, healthy, and flavorful way to enjoy classic fajitas with minimal effort. Tender chicken breasts are seasoned with a blend of chili powder, cumin, oregano, and garlic, then baked alongside vibrant bell peppers, onions, and diced tomatoes with chilies. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, this dish is naturally dairy-free and can easily be made gluten-free by using corn tortillas. The baking method ensures juicy chicken and perfectly roasted vegetables in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Seasoning
- 2 chicken breasts (butterflied if large)
- 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/2 tablespoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
- Coarse salt & pepper (to taste)
Vegetables and Others
- 3 bell peppers (sliced)
- 1 large onion (sliced)
- 1 10-ounce can diced tomatoes with chilies
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425˚F (220˚C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
- Prepare and Season the Chicken: Butterfly the chicken breasts to reduce cooking time and ensure even cooking. Place them on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle the chili powder, cumin, oregano, granulated garlic, and coarse salt and pepper evenly over the chicken.
- Add Vegetables: Top the seasoned chicken breasts with the sliced bell peppers and onions, spreading them evenly over the chicken.
- Prepare Tomato Mixture: In a medium bowl, mix the diced tomatoes with chilies, minced garlic, and a pinch of coarse salt. Spread this mixture evenly over the peppers and onions on the baking sheet.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are soft and slightly browned. Use a meat thermometer to check that the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165˚F to ensure it is fully cooked.
- Serve: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the chicken rest briefly, then slice the chicken breasts. Serve the chicken and vegetables with your choice of tortillas and desired toppings.
Notes
- This recipe is the easiest way to make fajitas with minimal hands-on time.
- The dish is naturally dairy-free, but feel free to add cheese, sour cream, or guacamole as toppings.
- For a gluten-free meal, opt for corn tortillas instead of flour tortillas.
- Butterflying the chicken helps cut cooking time and ensures even cooking.
- Check the internal temperature of the chicken to avoid undercooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 93 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 81 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.01 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 36 mg
