Description
This Baked Fajita Chicken Breasts recipe is a healthy, flavorful Mexican-inspired dish featuring tender chicken breasts seasoned with a vibrant blend of spices and baked alongside colorful bell peppers and onions. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, it’s gluten-free, packed with protein, and pairs beautifully with rice, tortillas, or salads.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Marinade
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Vegetables
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium red onion, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to get it ready for baking. This ensures the chicken cooks evenly and the veggies roast to perfection.
- Prepare the Seasoning Mixture: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper. This seasoning blend will infuse the chicken with smoky, zesty flavors.
- Season the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a large baking dish. Rub both sides generously with the seasoning mixture, making sure every piece is well coated for maximum flavor.
- Add the Vegetables: Scatter the sliced red, yellow, and green bell peppers along with the sliced red onion evenly around and on top of the chicken breasts in the baking dish.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and is cooked through, while the vegetables become tender and slightly caramelized.
- Rest and Serve: Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes to retain its juices. Slice and serve warm, accompanied by rice, tortillas, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Notes
- You can slice the chicken before baking for faster cooking and better flavor absorption.
- Leftovers work great in fajita bowls or wraps the next day.
- Adjust cayenne pepper to your preferred spice level, or omit if you want milder flavors.
- Use any combination of bell pepper colors based on availability.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with veggies
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
