5 from 24 votes
Baked Chicken Fajitas
Baked Chicken Fajitas feature sliced boneless skinless chicken breasts combined with red, green, and yellow bell peppers, onions, and garlic, all tossed in olive oil and taco seasoning then baked. The dish balances tender chicken strips with softened, colorful vegetables seasoned with Mexican spices. Finishing with a squeeze of lime juice adds brightness, making it a versatile, oven-friendly meal for fajita servings.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
286 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American, Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 onion sliced
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- 3 bell pepper sliced, red, green, yellow
- 1 lb chicken breast boneless and skinless, sliced in strips
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lime juiced
- 2 - 3 Tablespoon taco seasoning homemade
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Place chopped onion, garlic, peppers, and chicken in 9 x 13 inch baking dish or foil lined rimmed sheet pan.
- Drizzle and coat with olive oil. Sprinkle with taco seasoning over the dish and toss to coat.
- Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Top with lime juice and your favorite fajita toppings.
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Notes
- Use red, green, and yellow bell peppers for a colorful and balanced flavor.
- Slice onions and peppers lengthwise for even cooking and classic fajita texture.
- Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for safe consumption.
- Store leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat in a skillet before serving.
Nutrition Information
Serving
161g
Calories
286kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
71mg
(24%)
Sodium
161mg
(7%)
Potassium
659mg
(14%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1218IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
124mg
(138%)
Calcium
26mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 286
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 161g | |
| Calories | 286kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 161mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 659mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1218IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 124mg | 138% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.