Baked Fajitas

2 baked fajita taco boats on a plate

Ok people. This is the EASIEST way to make fajitas.  My family and I have fallen in love with these Baked Fajitas and they have taken over our Taco Tuesdays.  This recipe also works great with Darryl’s vegetarian soy chicken strips!

Baked Fajitas Ingredients - Chicken, bell peppers, tomatoes, seasonings, oil, green chilis

Baked Fajitas

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
  • 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (4 oz) can diced green chilies
  • 1 small onion, sliced
  • 2 cups bell pepper, seeded and sliced (I used 3 small, different colored peppers)
  • 2 TBSP vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp lime juice
  • Can be served with tortillas or over a salad !
  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. In a  13×9 baking dish, mix together chicken, tomatoes,  peppers, chilies, and onions in the dish.Chicken, bell peppers and onions slices in a white baking dish
  2. In a small bowl combine the oil, lime juice and spices.
  3. Drizzle the mixture over the chicken and toss until chicken and veggies are evenly coated.pouring seasoning over chicken and vegetables
  4. Here is a picture of the vegetarian version too 🙂 Looks just as good….eh?Vegetarian version in a glass baking dish
  5. Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and your veggies are tender.
  6. Here are the final product! Set up a variety of toppings and have fun at your very own fajita bar!cooked in a white casserole baking dish

 

showing 2 children assembling taco boats with baked fajitas

2 Baked Fajita taco boats on a plate

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5 from 7 votes

Baked Fajitas

Author Corey
This is the EASIEST way to make fajitas. My family and I have fallen in love with these Baked Fajitas and they can easily be made vegetarian!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients
 

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
  • 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 1 4 oz can diced green chilies
  • 1 small onion sliced
  • 2 cups bell pepper seeded and sliced (I used 3 small, different colored peppers)
  • 2 TBSP vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp lime juice

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. In a 13×9 baking dish, mix together chicken, tomatoes, peppers, chilies and onions in the dish.
  • In a small bowl combine the oil, lime juice and spices.
  • Drizzle the mixture over the chicken and toss until chicken and veggies are evenly coated.
  • Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and your veggies are tender.
  • Can be served with tortillas or over a salad.

Nutrition

Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 250mg | Potassium: 572mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1910IU | Vitamin C: 71.1mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1.9mg

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36 Comments

  1. Am I supposed to drain the diced tomatoes?

    1. Nope, you can just dump the can in 🙂

  2. This was super delicious. No doubt. To all who are reading, don’t forget to add in the green chilis because it’s left out in the instructions!