Baked Chicken Fajitas Recipe

Baked Chicken Fajitas Recipe
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100% would make again

I can't remember when or where I found this recipe, but I've used it nearly every week since. We like it with hot sauce for added spice. -Amy Trinkle of Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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  • 6 Servings
  • Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
  • 1 medium onion, cut into thin strips
  • 1 medium green pepper, cut into thin strips
  • 1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into thin strips
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 12 flour tortillas (6 inches), warmed

Directions

  • In a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray, combine the chicken, tomatoes, onion and peppers. Combine the oil, chili powder, cumin and salt. Drizzle over chicken mixture; toss to coat.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and vegetables are tender. Spoon onto tortillas; fold in sides. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Analysis: Two fajitas equals 340 calories, 8 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 44 mg cholesterol, 330 mg sodium, 41 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 27 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1/2 fat.

Baked Chicken Fajitas published in Light & Tasty December/January 2004, p29

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Baked Chicken Fajitas Recipe

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Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2009 by hprusia

This has quickly become a family favorite. I only use 1/2 the amount of cumin called for in the recipe. This is a very tasty recipe, easy to make and doesn't take too long to bake. Perfect!

Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2009 by bylaw

I really like this recipe. It tastes great and is easy to make.

Reviewed on Oct. 02, 2009 by missgangloff

These are super tasty and have made them a few times already.

Reviewed on Mar. 26, 2009 by dstampp

This is one of my favorite recipies!! It is so quick and easy. And soooo flavorful

Reviewed on Mar. 01, 2009 by kgrady1129

This recipe is awesome....so easy!!! I added just a dash of cayenne pepper for extra hot..

Reviewed on Jul. 26, 2008 by nancymcsews

7 points

Reviewed on May. 05, 2008 by blodgs34

This recipe is fabulous. Its easy to put together, bakes fast and is very flavorful. Its perfect for busy weeknights and is still healthy. AWESOME!

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