Chicken Fajita Bake

Chicken Fajita Bake
  • PREP TIME
    30 mins
  • COOK TIME
    36 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 6 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    25

Elevate your weeknight dinner with this crowd-pleasing Chicken Fajita Bake! Layers of seasoned chicken, vibrant vegetables, hearty beans, and melted cheese between crisp tortilla wedges create a fiesta of flavors in every bite. A healthier and incredibly satisfying twist on classic fajitas!

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    42 g
  • Cholesterol
    88 mg
  • Fiber
    9 g
  • Protein
    38 g
  • Saturated Fat
    7 g
  • Sodium
    1239 mg
  • Sugar
    2 g
  • Fat
    15 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan. (5 minutes)

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02 Step

Recipe View Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked through. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside. (6 minutes)

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03 Step

Recipe View Add vegetable oil to the now-empty skillet. Add diced tomato, bell pepper strips, and onion strips; cook and stir until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Pour in water and stir in both packets of fajita seasoning. Mix well to combine. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View Line the bottom of the prepared baking pan with half of the tortilla wedges (about 5 tortillas' worth). Spread the rinsed and drained pinto beans evenly over the tortillas. Then, spread half of the chicken mixture over the beans. Sprinkle with half of the shredded Cheddar cheese. Layer the remaining tortilla wedges over the cheese. Spread the rinsed and drained black beans evenly over the tortillas, followed by the remaining chicken mixture. (15 minutes)

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05 Step

Recipe View Cover the baking pan tightly with aluminum foil. Bake in the preheated oven until the tortillas are lightly browned and the chicken juices run clear, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove foil for the last 5 minutes to allow cheese to brown. Remove from oven, let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped green onions and fresh cilantro before serving. (35 minutes)

For extra flavor, marinate the diced chicken in a mixture of lime juice, olive oil, and a little fajita seasoning for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
Feel free to substitute your favorite type of cheese, such as Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack, or a Mexican cheese blend.
Add a dollop of sour cream or guacamole on top for an extra touch of richness.
This dish can be assembled ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before baking. Just add a few extra minutes to the baking time.
Adjust the amount of fajita seasoning to your liking. If you prefer a milder flavor, use less seasoning.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 8 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
  • Lucio Predovic

    I love that this recipe is healthier than traditional fajitas. I will be making it again.

  • Kailyn Grimes

    This recipe is amazing! My family loved it, and it was so easy to make.

  • Reinhold Stracke

    The instructions were clear and easy to follow, and the bake came out perfectly.

  • Leopold Koss

    I made this for a potluck, and everyone raved about it. It's definitely a crowd-pleaser!

  • Cesar Steuber

    I substituted ground turkey for the chicken, and it was still delicious! Very versatile recipe.

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