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Cheesy Baked Fajita Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Description

Cheesy Baked Fajita Chicken is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish featuring tender chicken breasts seasoned with fajita spices, topped with sautéed bell peppers, onions, and a bubbly melted Mexican cheese blend. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, this oven-baked recipe delivers classic fajita flavors in a comforting, cheesy casserole style.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Seasoning

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 packet fajita seasoning (approximately 1 oz or 28 g)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Vegetables

  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 onion, sliced

Cheese

  • 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s at the optimal temperature for baking the chicken evenly.
  2. Season Chicken: In a large bowl, mix the fajita seasoning with olive oil to create a flavorful marinade. Coat each chicken breast evenly with this mixture, ensuring full coverage for maximum taste.
  3. Assemble: Place the seasoned chicken breasts in a baking dish. Arrange the sliced red and green bell peppers along with the sliced onion evenly over and around the chicken breasts.
  4. Add Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded Mexican cheese blend generously over the chicken and vegetables, which will melt and create a delicious cheesy topping during baking.
  5. Bake: Bake the assembled dish in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes. Check that the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and that the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  6. Rest & Serve: Allow the baked chicken to rest for 5 minutes after removing it from the oven. This helps the juices redistribute, keeping the chicken moist and flavorful before serving.

Notes

  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked safely to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  • Feel free to customize the vegetables by adding sliced jalapeños or mushrooms for extra flavor.
  • For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the fajita seasoning mix.
  • Serve with warm tortillas, rice, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.

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