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Fresh chicken fajitas with colorful peppers and shredded cheese, served in soft tortillas. Perfect for quick and flavorful homemade dinners.

Oven-Baked Chicken Fajitas

Bree Hester
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Additional Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6
Calories 261 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp chipotle chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 4 boneless chicken breasts sliced into thin strips
  • 1 red pepper cut into thin strips
  • 1 yellow pepper cut into thin strips
  • 1 red onion cut into thin strips

Toppings:

  • whole wheat tortillas
  • shredded lettuce
  • shredded cheese
  • cilantro
  • sour cream
  • salsa
  • lime wedges

Instructions
 

  • Add olive oil, garlic, chipotle powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper to a large Ziploc bag.
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  • Add chicken strips, peppers, and onion to the bag.
    Freshly chopped red onions and yellow bell peppers in a plastic bag for cooking or marinating.
  • Seal and give it a shake to coat completely. You can do this ahead of time and keep in the fridge until you are ready to cook dinner.
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  • Preheat oven to 400° F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Spread the chicken and vegetables in a single layer on the pan.
    Sautéed shrimp and colorful bell peppers in a baking tray ready for oven cooking.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until cooked through.
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  • Serve on tortillas and add lettuce, cheese, cilantro, sour cream and salsa, or your desired toppings. Spritz with lime.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 261kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 28gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 572mgFiber: 2g
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