FAJITA PARCHMENT-BAKED CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY

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Fajita Parchment-Baked Chicken Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: parchment paper, chicken breast, red pepper, yellow pepper, red onion, salsa, taco seasoning, mexican cheese blend, olive oil, salt, pepper

Provided by Alix Traeger

Categories     Dinner

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 11

parchment paper, or aluminium foil, 12x18 inches (30.5 x 46 cm)
1 chicken breast
½ red pepper, sliced
½ yellow pepper
¼ red onion, sliced
3 tablespoons salsa
1 teaspoon taco seasoning
1 tablespoon mexican cheese blend
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Fold the parchment paper in half, then open up.
  • Thinly slice the peppers and onion and lay them on one half of the parchment paper.
  • Drizzle on oil and sprinkle on salt & pepper.
  • Lay the chicken on the peppers. Season with taco seasoning, salt and pepper, and spoon on salsa. Top with cheese.
  • Fold the parchment paper over the chicken, and cinch the paper together by folding it over itself along the edges.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes or until internal temperature of chicken reaches 165˚F (75˚C).
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480 calories, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 51 grams, Sugar 11 grams

zethembiso buthelezi
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste. I would recommend using less chili powder.


Ultra Bot
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I would recommend adding more seasoning to the chicken and vegetables.


Alii Khan
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Cazanova ana
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! I will definitely be making this again.


Arsalan Ghumman
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The chicken is always moist and tender, and the vegetables are cooked to perfection. I love the fajita seasoning - it gives the dish a great flavor.


AH Rajput
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were tender and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Nadiya Ahmed
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the chicken and the vegetables. I will definitely be making this again.


Tristan Coffey
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was flavorful and juicy, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. I especially liked the fajita seasoning. It gave the dish a nice smoky flavor.


Michael Larson
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I was skeptical about cooking chicken in parchment paper, but I was pleasantly surprised. The chicken was cooked evenly and the vegetables were tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Lihle Olothando
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I loved the simplicity of this recipe. It was easy to follow and the chicken turned out moist and tender. I served it with grilled vegetables and it was a delicious and healthy meal.


Andrej Kolpak
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This chicken dish was a hit with my family! The marinade was flavorful and the chicken cooked perfectly in the parchment paper. I will definitely be making this again.