Description
This Cheesy Baked Fajita Chicken is a savory and creamy dish that’s perfect for a family dinner! The combination of fajita-seasoned chicken, bell peppers, and a creamy salsa mixture, topped with melted cheese, will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4-5 thinly sliced chicken breasts (about 2 lbs)
- 8 oz softened cream cheese
- 1/3 cup salsa
- 1/2 (1 oz) packet of fajita seasoning
- 2 large bell peppers, sliced
- 1-2 cups shredded cheese (Mexican blend or cheddar)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- Place the chicken breasts evenly on the bottom of the baking dish.
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, salsa, and fajita seasoning. Mix well until smooth and evenly blended.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chicken breasts, covering them completely.
- Arrange the sliced bell peppers on top of the cream cheese mixture.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the bell peppers and cream cheese mixture, covering the dish evenly. If you’re using large, thick chicken breasts, consider adding the shredded cheese halfway through the cooking time to prevent it from burning.
- Bake the dish uncovered in the center rack of the preheated oven for 20-45 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked. Cooking time may vary depending on the size and thickness of the chicken breasts.
- Once cooked, remove the dish from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve the cheesy baked fajita chicken alone or with your choice of sides such as Spanish rice, cauliflower rice, or tortillas.
- Enjoy your delicious and cheesy baked fajita chicken!
Notes
- The cooking time can vary depending on the thickness of the chicken breasts. Be sure to check the internal temperature of the chicken to ensure it reaches 165°F (74°C).
- You can add more or less salsa and fajita seasoning depending on your spice preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg