How to Make Baked Fajitas - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to easy and delicious meals, it's hard to beat a good fajita. The combination of sizzling and flavorful ingredients wrapped up in a warm tortilla is a go-to for many. And while traditional fajitas are typically cooked on a stovetop or grill, there's a simple and hands-off way to make them - by baking them in the oven!

Baked fajitas are a great option for those who want to enjoy the flavors of traditional fajitas without the hassle of constantly tending to a sizzling skil...

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • 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

    349 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 65mg
    • Sodium: 400mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 46g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 29g
    • Vitamin C: 80mg
    • Calcium: 96mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 570mg