This southwestern inspired chicken fajita dish is sure to become a favorite dinner option. To cut down on the preparation you can prepare the fajita seasoning ahead of time and store in small mason jar or empty spice container until ready to use. Serve the fajita mix on tortillas and add your favorite toppings.
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
40 minutes
Makes
4 servings
Ingredients
Fajita Seasoning
1 tablespoon chili powder
½ tablespoon paprika
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon salt
Fajitas
2 small yellow onions, cut into ¼ inch wide strips
3 bell peppers, any color, cut into ¼ inch wide strips
1 pound chicken breast, sliced into thin strips
2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 lime, halved
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Mix all the spices for the fajita seasoning in a small bowl and set aside.
- Put the onions, peppers, and chicken onto a large baking sheet.
- Drizzle the oil over the chicken and the vegetables, then sprinkle the fajita seasoning over the top. Use your hands to toss the ingredients until everything is well coated in oil and seasoning. Spread the chicken and vegetables evenly on the baking sheet.
- Bake the chicken and vegetables in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, stirring once halfway through.
- Squeeze the juice from half the lime over the top of the chicken and vegetables after they come out of the oven.
- Serve hot with toppings of choice.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and repurposed as a topping for a grain bowl or fajita salad.
Nutrition Information
Serving Size: ¼ of the recipe
Calories: 228, Fat: 10g, Protein: 25g, Carbohydrates: 6g, Fiber: 3g, Sodium: 404mg
Adapted from: https://www.budgetbytes.com/oven-fajitas/