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.
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