Description
Cheesy Baked Fajita Chicken is a flavorful and easy weeknight dinner featuring seasoned chicken breasts baked with colorful bell peppers and onions, topped with melted Mexican blend cheese. This Tex-Mex inspired dish is perfect for a wholesome meal served alongside rice, tortillas, or a fresh salad.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Seasoning
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Vegetables
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small red onion, sliced
Cheese
- 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese or cheddar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the chicken and vegetables evenly.
- Mix Seasoning: In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to create a flavorful fajita seasoning blend.
- Prepare Chicken: Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil, then coat them evenly with the seasoning mixture to ensure the chicken is well-flavored throughout.
- Arrange in Baking Dish: Place the seasoned chicken breasts in a greased baking dish, then spread the sliced red and green bell peppers along with the sliced red onion over and around the chicken, adding vibrant color and flavor.
- Bake Covered: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes to allow the chicken to cook through and the vegetables to soften.
- Add Cheese and Continue Baking: Remove the foil, sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the chicken and vegetables, then return the dish to the oven uncovered for an additional 10–15 minutes. Bake until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the cheese has melted and becomes bubbly.
- Rest and Serve: Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute, then enjoy with your choice of rice, tortillas, or a fresh side salad.
Notes
- Serve with rice, warm tortillas, or a side salad for a complete meal.
- You can slice the chicken breasts before baking to reduce cooking time and simplify serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
