Best 6 Baked Fajitas Recipes

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**Baked Fajitas: A Delightful Fusion of Mexican Flavors**

Sizzling fajitas, a classic Mexican dish, take on a new dimension with the convenience of being baked in the oven. This easy-to-follow recipe guide offers a variety of options, including classic chicken, flavorful shrimp, tender steak, and a delicious vegetarian version. Each recipe is carefully crafted to deliver the authentic taste of fajitas, with its vibrant blend of spices and fresh ingredients. The tender meat or veggies, sautéed with bell peppers and onions, are enveloped in warm tortillas and topped with your favorite condiments, creating a symphony of flavors in every bite. Whether you're hosting a gathering or simply craving a flavorful meal, these baked fajitas are sure to satisfy your taste buds and leave you wanting more.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

OVEN-BAKED CHICKEN FAJITAS



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Easy and delicious oven-baked chicken fajitas.

Provided by Dan Wentzel

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican     Main Dishes     Fajita Recipes     Chicken

Time 59m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

cooking spray
2 red bell peppers, sliced
1 large onion, sliced
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
1 (1 ounce) package fajita seasoning mix, divided
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
8 (6 inch) flour tortillas
½ cup sour cream, or to taste
½ cup salsa, or to taste
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Spread red bell peppers and onion in the baking dish.
  • Coat chicken strips with a few pinches of the fajita seasoning mix. Heat 2 teaspoons vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir seasoned chicken until browned, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Place chicken in the baking dish with bell peppers and onion; top with remaining fajita seasoning mix and vegetable oil. Stir until chicken and vegetables are evenly coated.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, stirring halfway through baking, until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 30 minutes.
  • Spoon chicken mixture into each tortilla and top with sour cream, salsa, and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.4 calories, Carbohydrate 16.2 g, Cholesterol 47.3 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 18.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 410.6 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

BAKED CHICKEN FAJITAS



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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, 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
Optional toppings: Sliced avocado, tomato wedges and lime wedges

Steps:

  • In a 13x9-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 or roll tortillas to serve. Serve with toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 838mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

BAKED FAJITAS



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Easy chicken fajitas for a busy family. Serve with desired toppings (sour cream, salsa, etc.).

Provided by Candia Mathieson

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
2 red bell peppers, thinly sliced
1 large onion, thinly sliced
12 corn tortillas

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Mix cornstarch, chili powder, paprika, sugar, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and cumin together in a bowl.
  • Combine chicken, red bell peppers, and onion in a bowl; add cornstarch mixture and stir until evenly coated. Transfer to a baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is cooked through, about 30 minutes. Serve chicken mixture in corn tortillas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.4 calories, Carbohydrate 46.4 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 7.5 g, Protein 29.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 400.3 mg, Sugar 6 g

OVEN BAKED CHICKEN (OR PORK) FAJITAS



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Another awesome Pinterest find! Instead of using the mentioned spices, I just added a packet of fajita seasoning. The original recipe calls for chicken, but I used pork and it was still good (I haven't tried beef because I'm afraid it would get tough). I couldn't tell the difference between these and skillet fajitas. I served them with whole-wheat tortillas, low-fat sour cream, salsa, black beans, corn and cooked brown rice. Enjoy!

Provided by PSU Lioness

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into strips
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 medium onion, sliced
1 large bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
12 flour tortillas (2 for each person)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • Place chicken strips in a greased 13×9 baking dish.
  • In a small bowl combine the oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, dried oregano, and salt (or add a packet of fajita seasoning).
  • Drizzle the spice mixture over the chicken and stir to coat.
  • Next add the tomatoes, peppers, and onions to the dish and stir to combine.
  • Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
  • Serve on tortillas with desired toppings, such as: sour cream, lettuce, black beans, Spanish rice, corn, guacamole, salsa, refried beans, etc. Use low-fat or fat-free items to save on calories!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.2, Fat 11.6, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 48.4, Sodium 868.2, Carbohydrate 37.4, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 2.7, Protein 22.3

BAKED CHICKEN FAJITAS



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This is an easy Mexican baked chicken fajita dish that I put together when I wanted something a little spicy, but didn't want to stand in front of the stove. Top with sour cream or cheese.

Provided by Teresa_S

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

cooking spray
6 (5 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, trimmed
1 tablespoon taco seasoning mix
4 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
1 large onion, cut into wedges
1 medium green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
1 dash hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®)
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chiles, undrained

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
  • Place chicken in the bottom of the prepared pan and sprinkle with taco seasoning. Add potatoes, onion, bell pepper, garlic, oregano, and hot pepper sauce. Pour undrained tomatoes over top and cover with aluminum foil or lid.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until potatoes are tender and chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the chicken should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.2 calories, Carbohydrate 23.4 g, Cholesterol 60.5 mg, Fat 2.7 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 24.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 283.5 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

BAKED CHICKEN FAJITAS



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Make and share this Baked Chicken Fajitas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by SweetySJD

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 35m

Yield 12 fajitas, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into thin strips
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
1 medium onion, cut into thin strips
1 medium green pepper, cut into thin strips
1 medium 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, warm

Steps:

  • In a 13x9x2-inch baking dish coated with nonstick 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°F for 20-25 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and vegetables are tender.
  • Spoon onto tortillas; fold in sides.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 48.4, Sodium 868.5, Carbohydrate 38, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 3.3, Protein 22.3

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: This will make a big difference in the flavor of your fajitas. Look for fresh, brightly colored vegetables and lean, flavorful meat.
  • Marinate the meat: Marinating the meat in a flavorful mixture of spices and herbs will help to tenderize it and add flavor. You can use a variety of marinades, depending on your taste preferences.
  • Cook the meat and vegetables separately: This will help to ensure that both the meat and vegetables are cooked evenly and to your desired doneness.
  • Use a hot skillet: When cooking the meat and vegetables, use a hot skillet to get a good sear. This will help to lock in the flavor and create a delicious crust.
  • Don't overcrowd the skillet: If you overcrowd the skillet, the meat and vegetables will not cook evenly. Cook them in batches if necessary.
  • Season the meat and vegetables to taste: Once the meat and vegetables are cooked, season them to taste with salt, pepper, and any other desired spices.
  • Serve the fajitas immediately: Fajitas are best served immediately, while the meat and vegetables are still hot. Serve them with your favorite toppings, such as guacamole, salsa, sour cream, and cheese.

Conclusion:

Baked fajitas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. They are also a great way to use up leftover chicken, steak, or shrimp. With a few simple tips, you can make baked fajitas that are sure to please the whole family. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give baked fajitas a try.

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