Description
This cheesy baked chicken fajita is a bold, oven-ready Tex-Mex dish loaded with juicy chicken, colorful bell peppers, and golden melted cheese. It’s the ultimate comfort food that’s easy to make, family-approved, and perfect for weeknight dinners. Packed with flavor and baked to perfection, this recipe brings out the best in a classic chicken fajita with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast sliced thin
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 green bell pepper sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper sliced
- 1 medium red onion sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning (homemade or store-bought)
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Optional: 4 oz cream cheese softened
- Optional: 1 jalapeño thinly sliced for extra heat
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish
- In a large bowl, combine sliced chicken, bell peppers, onions, olive oil, fajita seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper
- Mix everything until well coated, then transfer to the baking dish in an even layer
- Bake uncovered for 25 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked and veggies are tender
- Remove from the oven and evenly sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top
- Return the dish to the oven and bake for another 5–7 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden
- If using cream cheese, stir it into the hot chicken and veggies right after baking for a creamy twist
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the top before serving
- Serve the cheesy baked chicken fajita with rice, tortillas, or your favorite side
- This cheesy baked chicken fajita is perfect for meal prep or next-day wraps
Notes
- You can swap chicken breast for boneless thighs for extra juiciness
- Add a spoonful of sour cream on top for a creamy tangy finish
- Use dairy-free cheese to make it more suitable for lactose-sensitive diets
- To keep bell peppers crisp, avoid overbaking and slice them slightly thick
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the oven or skillet for best results
- Double the recipe and freeze one unbaked batch for quick weeknight dinners
- Try adding corn or black beans for extra protein and texture in your chicken fajita bake
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (¼ of dish)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 670 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
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