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baked chicken fajitas

Delicious baked chicken fajitas seasoned with vibrant spices, served with bell peppers and onions for a quick and flavorful meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 bell peppers mixed colors
  • 1 onion large
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Slice the bell peppers and onion into strips. Cut the chicken into thin strips.
  2. In a bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt. Toss the chicken with half of the seasoning mixture and 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
  3. Spread the seasoned chicken on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.
  4. While the chicken is baking, sauté the peppers and onions in 1 tablespoon of olive oil until tender, about 5 minutes.
  5. After 15 minutes, add the cooked chicken to the peppers and onions, toss everything together and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
  6. Serve the baked chicken fajitas hot, with tortillas or rice if desired.

Notes

Feel free to customize with your favorite toppings like sour cream, cheese, or salsa.