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Fajita Chicken Bake

From the initial aroma that fills your kitchen to the first bite of tender, flavorful chicken, Fajita Chicken Bake is designed to delight your senses.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Marinate 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American/Mexican
Servings 3
Calories 766 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 chicken breasts boneless and skinless
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground chipotle
  • zest of 1 lime
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 bell peppers sliced
  • ¼ cup pickled jalapenos chopped
  • 1 medium red onion sliced
  • 150 g 1 cup shredded cheese
  • fresh cilantro leaves

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 200C/400F.
  • Drizzle chicken with olive oil and season with salt, paprika, lime, chipotle, garlic and cumin. Mix well to coat with the spices evenly, then let sit in the fridge and marinate for at least 30 minutes up to overnight.
    3 chicken breasts, 3 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon ground chipotle, zest of 1 lime, 1 teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon ground cumin
    marinating chicken to make fajita chicken bake
  • Add a splash of olive oil into a cast iron skillet placed over medium heat. Saute sliced peppers and onions for 10 minutes. Mix in chopped jalapenos and move vegetables to the sides of the pan. Place chicken in the middle, cover with half of the vegetables on top and sprinkle with cheese.
    3 tablespoon olive oil, 3 bell peppers, ¼ cup pickled jalapenos, 1 medium red onion, 150 g 1 cup shredded cheese, fresh cilantro leaves
    chicken and peppers being sautéed to make fajita chicken bake
  • Bake for 25 minutes.
    final step of making fajita chicken bake by topping with cheese prior to baking

Nutrition

Calories: 766kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 62gFat: 52gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 26gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 195mgSodium: 1.185mgPotassium: 1.248mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 5.018IUVitamin C: 159mgCalcium: 392mgIron: 2mg
Keyword bake, casserole, cheese, chicken, fajita
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