5 Ingredient Baked Fajita Chicken #SundaySupper - Recipes Food and Cooking (2024)

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5 Ingredient Baked Fajita Chicken

It’s Sunday Supper time today and I am bringing a5 Ingredient Baked Fajita Chicken recipe for you to try. All of the recipes shared today are5 Ingredients or less. I can’t wait to see what everyone else makes this week. Sometimes the simplest recipes are the best recipes.

This recipe is a great one to have around when you only have 15 minutes to get dinner fixed and you’d something that’s healthy as well as delicious. Multiply this recipe by the number of servings you want to make. I made 2 of them, one for dinner and the other in a salad the next day. I also used the mini sweet peppers you can get now. If you are using a regular sized pepper figure 1/4 pepper for each chicken breast.

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5 Ingredient Baked Fajita Chicken

Author:Mary Ellen

Recipe type:Chicken, dinner

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5 Ingredient Baked Fajita Chicken with peppers, onions and cheese.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 boneless chicken breast per person
  • 1 - 2 sweet mini peppers
  • 1/4 onion
  • 1/3 cup chunky salsa
  • 1/4 cup Mexican cheese
  • salt and pepper
  • handful of tortillas chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Spray a dish with cooking spray that is big enough to lay the chicken out in a single layer. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Top with salsa.
  3. Cut the onion and peppers into long strips. Place on top of the salsa.
  4. Do not cover. Place in the oven for 30 minutes. Check to see if your chicken is almost ready. If it is top with the Mexican cheese and a few chips if using. Place back in oven until cheese is melted.

This weeks Sunday Supper is being hosted by TR Crumbley fromGluten Free Crumbley.

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FAQs

Are chicken fajitas healthy? ›

Chicken fajitas in their most basic form: grilled chicken, onions, peppers and tortillas aren't bad for you if you go light on the oil. It's when you start piling on the cheese, sour cream, and chimichurri sauce that things take a turn for the worse. Good bye diet!

Is fajita meat unhealthy? ›

Meat contains high levels of iron, zinc, Vitamin B12, and of course, protein. Meat also provides the body with quality fats that help protect our body's organs and provide the body with insulation and energy. The meat used in Fajitas has many health benefits and is also very tasty.

Are chicken fajitas bad for cholesterol? ›

Make chicken or shrimp fajitas.

Fajitas don't come with cheese, so the dish is fairly low in cholesterol. Add onions, green peppers, lettuce, and tomatoes as cholesterol-friendly toppings. Make sure to put them on corn tortillas instead of flour tortillas.

Are chicken fajitas high in fat? ›

The favorite choice for the term "Fajitas" is 1 Fajita with Chicken and Vegetables which has about 12 grams of fat. The total fat, saturated fat and other fats for a variety of types and serving sizes of Fajitas is shown below.

Are Mexican fajitas unhealthy? ›

Are fajitas at Mexican restaurants healthy? They are one of the healthier items on the menu, basically grilled meat with veggies (onions and peppers) and seasoning. The bad part is in the Tortilla's, rice, and refried beans that usually come with it.

Are fajitas a balanced meal? ›

The grilled meat and vegetables are a great source of protein and vitamins, while the tortilla provides a source of carbohydrates. Fajitas can be made even healthier by using whole corn tortillas, opting for lean protein sources, and increasing the number of vegetables in the dish.

Are fajitas or burritos healthier? ›

Burritos are high in calories and contain 206 calories per 100g. However, Fajitas contains only 135 calories per 100g, so it is healthier as compared to Burritos. The mineral amount of Fajitas and burritos are the same. Both dishes are loaded with various nutrients.

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