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Healthy Baked Chicken Fajitas: 30-Min Quick Weeknight Dinner


  • Author: Nadia
  • Total Time: 32 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

A quick, healthy, and flavorful weeknight dinner featuring juicy chicken and roasted vegetables on a single sheet pan. This recipe is easy to make, customizable, and perfect for meal prep.


Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 large red onion, sliced
  • 3 medium bell peppers (mixed colors), sliced into strips
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning
  • 2 limes
  • 810 large whole wheat tortillas
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken breasts dry and cut into 1-inch strips. Place in a large bowl.
  2. Add avocado oil and fajita seasoning to the chicken. Toss well to coat and let sit while prepping vegetables.
  3. Slice bell peppers and red onion into half-inch strips. Toss with a tiny splash of oil and a pinch of salt.
  4. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Spread chicken in a single layer and arrange peppers and onions around it. Avoid crowding.
  5. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 18-20 minutes. Stir halfway through cooking.
  6. Chicken is done when internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from oven and let rest for 2 minutes.
  7. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the fajitas. Serve immediately with warm tortillas and toppings.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure roasting instead of steaming. Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F. For extra char, broil for the last 2 minutes. Warm tortillas before serving for best texture.

  • Prep Time: 12 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 fajitas per servin
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 6
  • Sodium: 400
  • Fat: 8
  • Saturated Fat: 1
  • Carbohydrates: 35
  • Fiber: 6
  • Protein: 28

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