Chicken Fajita Bake
Make a meal that’s full of bold, zesty flavors made with sizzling peppers, gooey cheese, and chicken breasts. This easy bake is low in carbs, high in protein (63 grams per serving), and it’s gluten-free.
Servings: 4 bowls
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken breasts boneless, skinless, about 3–4 breasts
- 2 tbsp fajita seasoning
- 1/2 green bell pepper sliced
- 1/2 yellow bell pepper sliced
- 1/2 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 medium yellow onion sliced
- 2 cups shredded mature cheddar cheese
Garnish
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375F.
- Arrange the chicken breasts in a baking dish large enough so they sit in a single layer without overlapping. Sprinkle the fajita seasoning evenly over both sides of the chicken.
- Toss the sliced bell peppers and onion together in a separate bowl, then spread them evenly over the seasoned chicken.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar evenly over the peppers and onions.
- Place the dish on the center rack of the oven and bake for 30–40 minutes. Until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Remove from the oven, sprinkle with chopped cilantro, and serve hot over your favorite side.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 bowl (12 oz) | Calories: 560kcal | Carbohydrates: 9.6g | Protein: 63.4g | Fat: 27.9g | Saturated Fat: 16.3g | Cholesterol: 170mg | Sodium: 820mg | Potassium: 980mg | Fiber: 2.3g | Sugar: 4.8g | Vitamin A: 2950IU | Vitamin C: 72mg | Calcium: 520mg | Iron: 1.9mg