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Easy Oven-Baked Chicken Fajitas

A quick and flavorful meal featuring juicy chicken strips, colorful bell peppers, and zesty spices, all roasted in the oven for a delicious weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced thinly
  • 1 each red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 each yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 each green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons taco seasoning (homemade or store-bought)
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • Flour or corn tortillas, for serving
Optional Toppings
  • avocado, sliced Optional topping
  • salsa Optional topping
  • sour cream Optional topping
  • shredded cheese Optional topping
  • lime wedges Optional topping

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced chicken, bell peppers, and onion. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle the taco seasoning, salt, and pepper. Toss everything together until well coated.
  3. Spread the chicken and veggie mixture evenly on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Cooking
  1. Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through, and the veggies are tender and slightly charred.
  2. Once done, remove from the oven, and let it cool for a minute.
Serving
  1. Serve the warm chicken and veggies in tortillas and add your favorite toppings!

Notes

For added flavor, marinate the chicken in olive oil and taco seasoning for about 30 minutes before cooking. Feel free to experiment with different veggies, and ensure to use fresh tortillas for the best taste.