Here’s a delicious recipe for Cheesy Baked Fajita Chicken! This dish features juicy, seasoned chicken breasts topped with fajita veggies, melted cheese, and all the bold flavors of fajitas, but with less fuss since it’s baked in the oven.
Cheesy Baked Fajita Chicken
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or Mexican blend cheese)
- 1/2 cup sour cream (for serving, optional)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish, optional)
- Lime wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken:
- In a small bowl, mix together the chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Rub the chicken breasts with the olive oil, then evenly coat them with the seasoning mix. Make sure the chicken is well covered.
- Prepare the fajita veggies:
- In a separate bowl, toss the sliced bell peppers and onion with a little olive oil (about 1 teaspoon) and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Assemble the dish:
- Place the seasoned chicken breasts in a baking dish.
- Scatter the sliced bell peppers and onions around the chicken breasts in the baking dish.
- Bake the chicken:
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Add the cheese:
- Remove the chicken from the oven and sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the top of each chicken breast.
- Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve:
- Serve the cheesy fajita chicken with a dollop of sour cream, a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice if desired.
This dish is perfect for a simple weeknight dinner that still delivers all the flavors of fajitas. The juicy chicken pairs beautifully with the cheesy topping and the slightly sweet peppers and onions. Enjoy!