Best Oven Fajita Bake Recipes

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BAKED CHICKEN FAJITAS



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A quick, easy and healthy baked chicken fajita recipe.

Provided by Kimber

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 lbs boneless (skinless chicken breast, about 3-4 chicken breasts)
1 tbsp taco or fajita seasoning
1 1/2 sweet bell peppers (sliced (any combination or green, red, orange, yellow))
1 medium sweet yellow onion (sliced)
8 oz sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
1 tbsp chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375˚F
  • Lay the chicken breasts flat in a baking dish big enough where they aren't quite touching, then sprinkle the fajita seasoning evenly over them.
  • Mix the bell peppers and onions and spread them evenly over the top and place the cheese over the top of the peppers and onions.
  • Bake on the middle rack of the oven for 30-40 minutes or until the chicken is done through (min of 165˚F in throughout.
  • Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot over rice, cauliflower rice, greens, or in tortillas.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 4 oz chicken plus toppings, Calories 248 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 29 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Sodium 450 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 4 g, UnsaturatedFat 1 g

BAKED CHICKEN FAJITAS RECIPE



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If you are looking for a super simple and tasty dinner recipe, baked chicken fajitas is it! It has all the components of your favorite fajitas but without all of the work.

Provided by Camille Beckstrand

Categories     Main Course

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 ½ pounds chicken breast (cut into thin strips)
15 ounces canned diced tomatoes (undrained)
4 ounces canned diced green chilies (undrained)
1 onion (sliced)
1 green bell pepper (sliced)
2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon salt
12 whole wheat tortillas (6 inch)
1 cup shredded lettuce (optional topping)
½ cup salsa (optional topping)
½ cup sour cream (optional topping)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Mix together chicken, tomatoes, chilies, onion and pepper in prepared dish.
  • In a small bowl combine the oil and spices. Drizzle the spice mixture over the chicken and toss to coat.
  • Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
  • Serve on tortillas.
  • Top with shredded lettuce, salsa and sour cream, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 513 kcal, Carbohydrate 54 g, Protein 34 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 83 mg, Sodium 1087 mg, Fiber 9 g, Sugar 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BAKED CHICKEN FAJITAS



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I can't remember when or where I found this oven-baked fajitas recipe, but I've used it nearly every week since. We like it with hot sauce for added spice. -Amy Trinkle, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, drained
1 medium onion, cut into thin strips
1 medium green pepper, cut into thin strips
1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into thin strips
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
12 flour tortillas (6 inches), warmed
Optional toppings: Sliced avocado, tomato wedges and lime wedges

Steps:

  • In a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray, combine the chicken, tomatoes, onion and peppers. Combine the oil, chili powder, cumin and salt. Drizzle over chicken mixture; toss to coat. , Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and vegetables are tender. Spoon onto tortillas; fold or roll tortillas to serve. Serve with toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 838mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

BAKED FAJITAS



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Easy chicken fajitas for a busy family. Serve with desired toppings (sour cream, salsa, etc.).

Provided by Candia Mathieson

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
2 red bell peppers, thinly sliced
1 large onion, thinly sliced
12 corn tortillas

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Mix cornstarch, chili powder, paprika, sugar, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and cumin together in a bowl.
  • Combine chicken, red bell peppers, and onion in a bowl; add cornstarch mixture and stir until evenly coated. Transfer to a baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is cooked through, about 30 minutes. Serve chicken mixture in corn tortillas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.4 calories, Carbohydrate 46.4 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 7.5 g, Protein 29.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 400.3 mg, Sugar 6 g

QUICK AND EASY BAKED CHICKEN FAJITAS



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I've been making chicken fajitas on the stove with packaged taco seasoning for years but always had so much clean up afterwards. This was not only better tasting, but also easier to clean up and way more satisfying! Serve with warm tortillas, sour cream, and shredded cheese. Taco sauce optional.

Provided by Nancy Ball

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

¼ cup olive oil, divided
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1 teaspoon garlic granules, or to taste
1 teaspoon chili powder, or to taste
1 pinch dried oregano, or to taste
1 pinch ground cumin, or to taste
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes for chili
1 large onion, cut in strips
1 green bell pepper, cut into strips, or to taste
1 red bell pepper, cut into strips, or to taste
½ (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles
½ teaspoon seasoned salt, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil over the bottom of a 10x14 glass dish. Add chicken strips.
  • Combine remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, garlic granules, chili powder, oregano, and cumin in a small bowl. Rub mixture over the chicken. Add tomatoes, onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and green chiles. Mix thoroughly. Sprinkle with seasoned salt.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, uncovered, until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430.3 calories, Carbohydrate 12.1 g, Cholesterol 129 mg, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 49.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 561.8 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

EASY OVEN-BAKED CHICKEN FAJITAS



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No need for the scorching hot platters you see in restaurants-these easy chicken fajitas are made right in your oven! A virtually universal favorite, these baked chicken fajitas combine a blend of Mexican seasonings and the essential onions and bell peppers that help fill up your tortilla with flavor. Baking chicken fajitas in the oven not only makes your life easier, it also keeps your chicken juicy, develops the flavors of the seasonings and roasts the onions and peppers to melty tenderness.

Provided by Jessica Walker

Categories     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large onion
1 medium red bell pepper
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ fajita seasoning mix
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Old El Paso™ tortillas for soft tacos & fajitas (6 inch; from 8.2-oz package)
Sour Cream
Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa
Chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cut onion and bell pepper into even slices; place in baking dish.
  • Cut chicken breasts into thin strips; add to vegetables in dish. Sprinkle with seasoning mix; drizzle with oil. Stir until combined and pieces are coated.
  • Bake 35 to 40 minutes, stirring once halfway through baking, until chicken is no longer pink in center.
  • Spoon small amount of chicken and veggies onto each tortilla. Top each with sour cream, salsa and cilantro, or your favorite fajita toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 400 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

SHEET PAN BEEF FAJITAS



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Treat your family to fajita night with this simple sheet pan beef fajita recipe. A deliciously seasoned flank steak cooks in the oven alongside onions and bell peppers, and is ready in no time to be served on warm tortillas with your favorite toppings, such as avocado, sour cream, and pico de gallo.

Provided by NicoleMcmom

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 medium bell peppers, sliced
1 medium onion, sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
1 ½ teaspoons salt, divided
1 teaspoon chili powder, divided
¾ teaspoon garlic powder
¾ teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
½ teaspoon ground cumin, divided
1 (1 1/2-pound) flank steak
2 medium limes, quartered
6 (6 inch) flour tortillas, warmed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a sheet pan with foil.
  • Combine bell peppers, onion, 2 teaspoons oil, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon cumin on the prepared pan; toss to coat. Spread veggie mixture around the sides of the pan creating a space in the center.
  • Place flank steak in center of pan and brush with remaining 1 teaspoon oil. Sprinkle steak with remaining salt, chili powder, pepper, and cumin and rub to evenly coat.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until veggies are tender and browned around the edges and steak is beginning to firm and is hot and slightly pink in the center, 12 to 14 minutes, or to desired degree of doneness. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the steak should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C) for medium.
  • Transfer steak to a cutting board and rest, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Thinly slice steak and return to the sheet pan. Add lime wedges and serve with tortillas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240.3 calories, Carbohydrate 23.1 g, Cholesterol 26.9 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 17.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 819.6 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

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