Baked Chicken Fajitas

Forget going out to eat or ordering takeout every time you crave Mexican food. Try making Baked Chicken Fajitas at home. One serving contains 353 calories, 23g of protein, and 11g of fat. For $1.37 per serving, this recipe covers 22% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 6. Many people made this recipe, and 199 would say it hit the spot. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and dairy free diet. It works well as an affordable main course. This recipe from Alidas Kitchen requires onion, skinless boneless chicken breasts, peppers, and salt. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 86%, which is spectacular. Users who liked this recipe also liked Baked Chicken Fajitas, Baked Chicken Fajitas, and One Pan Baked Chicken Fajitas.

Servings: 6

 

Ingredients:

1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with chiles, drained

2 tablespoons canola oil

2-3 teaspoons chili powder, adjust amount to taste

2 teaspoons ground cumin (or fajita seasoning), adjust amout to taste

1-2 teaspoons hot sauce (optional, adjust to taste)

1 lime

1 medium onion, cut into thin strips

2 medium peppers, cut into strips (preferably different colors (red/green), go with what's good!)

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips

12 6-inch tortillas (corn or flour), warmed

Equipment:

baking pan

whisk

oven

Cooking instruction summary:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a 13x9 baking dish with cooking spray. In prepared baking dish, toss chicken, tomatoes, onion and peppers until combined.In a separate dish, preferably with a spout, whisk together oil, chili powder, cumin, hot sauce and salt, until combined. Drizzle over chicken mixture and toss to coat. Squeeze the juice of 1 lime over the mixture.Bake, uncovered, for 20 to 25 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink and vegetables are tender. Note: I butterfly the chicken breast and then cut into strips, so they're thin enough and will cook evenly and thoroughly.

 

Step by step:


1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a 13x9 baking dish with cooking spray. In prepared baking dish, toss chicken, tomatoes, onion and peppers until combined.In a separate dish, preferably with a spout, whisk together oil, chili powder, cumin, hot sauce and salt, until combined.

2. Drizzle over chicken mixture and toss to coat. Squeeze the juice of 1 lime over the mixture.

3. Bake, uncovered, for 20 to 25 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink and vegetables are tender. Note: I butterfly the chicken breast and then cut into strips, so they're thin enough and will cook evenly and thoroughly.


Nutrition Information:

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353k Calories
22g Protein
11g Total Fat
41g Carbs
21% Health Score
Limit These
Calories
353k
18%

Fat
11g
17%

  Saturated Fat
1g
11%

Carbohydrates
41g
14%

  Sugar
7g
8%

Cholesterol
48mg
16%

Sodium
718mg
31%

Get Enough Of These
Protein
22g
46%

Vitamin B3
11mg
56%

Selenium
39µg
56%

Vitamin C
44mg
54%

Vitamin B6
0.83mg
42%

Phosphorus
315mg
32%

Vitamin B1
0.44mg
29%

Manganese
0.54mg
27%

Folate
94µg
24%

Iron
3mg
22%

Potassium
705mg
20%

Fiber
4g
17%

Vitamin E
2mg
16%

Vitamin B5
1mg
15%

Magnesium
55mg
14%

Copper
0.27mg
13%

Vitamin B2
0.22mg
13%

Vitamin K
12µg
12%

Calcium
111mg
11%

Vitamin A
529IU
11%

Zinc
1mg
7%

Vitamin B12
0.15µg
3%

covered percent of daily need
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