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New twist on Fajitas… and a copycat salsa

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By: The Chunky Chefpublished: 11/07/2014

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I absolutely LOVE Mexican food, and whenever we go out, I’m usually craving some chicken fajitas.  That enticingly smokey aroma that wafts through the whole restaurant as the waiter carries out your sizzling platter of delisciousness…. *drools*. These oven baked chicken fajitas are ahhhh-mazing and ridiculously simple!  

Slice up your veggies, and slice your chicken into similar sized strips.

I love how pretty fresh veggies look!

Toss your veggies and chicken into a 9×13″ pan, sprinkle with your spice mixture, drizzle with vegetable oil and toss to combine everything really well.  Don’t use a kitchen utensil for this one, use your best 2 tools you have… your hands 🙂  Go on, get messy, it’s fun and does the job quickly 😉

There ya go!
There ya go!

Now just put them in a 400 degree oven for 35-40 minutes, stirring once halfway through.  

Ding!!  Your fajitas are finished!

*drools*
*drools*

Top with your favorite condiments and salsa 🙂

Oven Baked Chicken Fajitas-2

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Chicken Fajitas (Oven Baked)

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Author: The Chunky Chef
Servings: 4 servings
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Full of AMAZING flavor, yet so simple to make!

Ingredients

  • 2 small yellow onion sliced
  • 1 medium green bell peppers sliced
  • 2 medium red bell peppers sliced
  • 1 lb chicken breasts sliced into strips
  • 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 medium lime juiced
  • 8 6- inch flour tortillas
  • sour cream optional
  • fresh cilantro chopped optional
  • SEASONING
  • 1 Tbsp chili powder
  • 1/2 Tbsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp cumin
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 Tbsp corn starch

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Mix all of the ingredients for the fajita seasoning in a bowl
  • and set aside.
  • Cut the onion and bell peppers into strips. Place them in a large 13×9 baking dish. Slice the
  • chicken breast into thin strips and add it to the baking dish with the vegetables.
  • Sprinkle the seasoning over the meat and vegetables. Drizzle the vegetable oil over
  • everything and then use your hands to toss the ingredients until they are well coated. Bake
  • for 35-40 minutes, stirring once half way through.
  • Squeeze the juice from half of the lime over top of the baking dish once it’s baked.
  • Place some meat and vegetables in the middle of a flour tortilla, top with your favorite fajita
  • toppings and enjoy!

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  1. LaTrice says

    Posted on 4/4 at 11:49 pm

    I LOVE corn and avocado salsa!!! That would taste absolutely delicious with tortilla chips!!! 🙂

    Reply
  2. dishofdailylife says

    Posted on 11/13 at 4:51 am

    We love Mexican! Awesome recipe!

    Reply
    • MyAdventuresInDinnerTime says

      Posted on 11/13 at 1:38 pm

      Thank you!!! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Jhuls says

    Posted on 11/10 at 12:13 pm

    Yay! I love anything with corn. This looks so good to me. 🙂

    Reply
    • MyAdventuresInDinnerTime says

      Posted on 11/10 at 12:46 pm

      Awesome! I love corn too… a lot! Thank you for stopping by 🙂

      Reply
  4. petra08 says

    Posted on 11/9 at 11:31 pm

    Perfect to cook them in the oven! And I love anything with avocado, this looks so good!

    Reply
    • MyAdventuresInDinnerTime says

      Posted on 11/10 at 12:03 am

      So much less mess and fussing!! I agree, avocado is amazing 🙂 Thank you!!!

      Reply
  5. Ginger says

    Posted on 11/8 at 7:21 pm

    How cool is that – I will definitely try that one out for our next fajitas!

    Reply
    • MyAdventuresInDinnerTime says

      Posted on 11/8 at 7:28 pm

      Awesome!! Let me know how you like it 😀

      Reply
  6. Tracey@WhatsforDinnerDoc.com says

    Posted on 11/8 at 5:13 pm

    Reblogged this on What's for dinner, Doc? and commented:
    Found Treasure from Amanda @My Adventures in Dinner Time. Here’s a great weeknight healthy dinner idea. You can pop the fajitas in the oven and get a workout in while it cooks.

    Reply
  7. Tracey@WhatsforDinnerDoc.com says

    Posted on 11/8 at 5:10 pm

    Great healthy weeknight recipe. I’m re-blogging your post under my Found Treasures where my patients can find yummy healthy recipes. Thank you, Tracey

    Reply
    • MyAdventuresInDinnerTime says

      Posted on 11/8 at 5:16 pm

      Thank you so much!! I really appreciate that 🙂 Anything healthy and delicious is a win in my book, so I hope everyone enjoys them like we did 🙂

      Reply
  8. The Novice Gardener says

    Posted on 11/8 at 2:51 am

    Well, now I want Mexican food! The addition of corn salsa and avocado in fajitas is unusual, but I love the unusual. Surprise me anytime, I’m all for it! 😀 So delish, Amanda!

    Reply
    • MyAdventuresInDinnerTime says

      Posted on 11/8 at 3:06 am

      Thank you! Yeah I kind of married my two favorite things and it ended up being super delicious 🙂

      Reply
  9. Arl's World says

    Posted on 11/7 at 6:40 pm

    Love this idea! Yummy!

    Reply
    • MyAdventuresInDinnerTime says

      Posted on 11/7 at 6:52 pm

      Thank you!!

      Reply
  10. Michelle @ Giraffes Can Bake says

    Posted on 11/7 at 5:51 pm

    Oh my, these look so so soooooo good! And that salsa… I’m drooling here! Stopping by from Fiesta Friday, and so glad I did! This is on my list!

    Reply
    • MyAdventuresInDinnerTime says

      Posted on 11/7 at 6:12 pm

      Thank you so much!! I hope you love them as much as we did 😀

      Reply
  11. Kaila511 says

    Posted on 11/7 at 4:33 pm

    This looks delicious. I’m one of those people who doesn’t care for avocado, but I’m always willing to try it both ways before I make up my mind. Happy FF, and have a wonderful weekend. 🙂

    Reply
    • MyAdventuresInDinnerTime says

      Posted on 11/7 at 4:35 pm

      Thank you very much 🙂 For as much as I love avocado, I should live somewhere that I could grow my own lol. In this dish they’re more of a buttery texture element… but I know avocados aren’t beloved by all 🙂

      Reply
  12. Loretta says

    Posted on 11/7 at 3:42 pm

    I like variations to any dish, and your oven fajitas definitely look amazing! The freshness of the avocado and corn salsa is definitely a wonderful topping – I can just taste all those flavors in my mouth. Thanks for bringing this to FF, and I welcome you to the party!

    Reply
    • MyAdventuresInDinnerTime says

      Posted on 11/7 at 3:57 pm

      Thank you very much, the flavors complimented each other well and it was a filling dish as well 🙂 Thank you for stopping by!

      Reply
  13. Nancy says

    Posted on 11/7 at 3:13 pm

    Chicken fajitas in the oven? Brilliant! Thanks for bringing these along to the Fiesta Friday gathering…especially with that delicious avocado and corn salsa! This looks like the perfect meal. 😛

    Reply
    • MyAdventuresInDinnerTime says

      Posted on 11/7 at 3:51 pm

      You’re so welcome, I love Fiesta Fridays!! This meal is sure to be added to our rotation, hope you enjoy them! 🙂

      Reply
  14. Julie is HostessAtHeart says

    Posted on 11/7 at 3:09 pm

    This looks delicious! I love that they are done in the oven. I dislike the splatter you get when cooking it on the stove top.

    Reply
    • MyAdventuresInDinnerTime says

      Posted on 11/7 at 3:50 pm

      Thank you!! I agree, it’s a hassle on the stove top, plus you’re standing there babysitting them. This way you just pop em in and go enjoy your family or whatever you’d like, while they’re cooking away 🙂 The flavor was surprisingly great!!

      Reply
      • Julie is HostessAtHeart says

        Posted on 11/7 at 3:59 pm

        That’s how my next on gets cooked!

        Reply
        • MyAdventuresInDinnerTime says

          Posted on 11/7 at 4:30 pm

          Awesome!!

          Reply
  15. Steve says

    Posted on 11/7 at 2:58 pm

    mmmm Chipotle’s corn salsa!

    Reply
    • MyAdventuresInDinnerTime says

      Posted on 11/7 at 2:59 pm

      It was pretty darn close, and you don’t have to worry about it being super light your tongue on fire hot like it is sometimes from there!

      Reply

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