Description
Cheesy Baked Fajita Chicken is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish featuring seasoned chicken breasts topped with sautéed bell peppers, onions, and a melty Mexican cheese blend. Baked to perfection, this recipe is perfect for a quick, delicious weeknight dinner that brings together Tex-Mex flavors in a comforting casserole style.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasoning
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet fajita seasoning (about 1 ounce)
- 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
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the chicken.
- Season Chicken: In a large bowl, combine the fajita seasoning with olive oil and mix well. Coat each chicken breast evenly with this mixture to infuse flavor.
- Assemble: Place the seasoned chicken breasts into a baking dish. Layer the sliced red and green bell peppers and onion evenly on top of the chicken.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded Mexican cheese blend generously over the layered chicken and vegetables, ensuring good coverage.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the oven and cook for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through with an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Rest & Serve: Remove from oven and let the dish rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken with the fajita seasoning and olive oil for 30 minutes before assembling.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is fully cooked but still juicy.
- You can substitute the Mexican cheese blend with cheddar or Monterey Jack if preferred.
- Serve with warm tortillas, rice, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Adjust the fajita seasoning quantity according to your taste preference and salt content of the seasoning.
