Baked Chicken Fajitas
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20-25 minutes
Recipe makes: 4 servings
Ingredients:
- 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into ½-inch strips
- 1 red bell pepper, de-seeded and cut into 1- to 2-inch strips
- 1 yellow bell pepper, de-seeded and cut into 1- to 2-inch strips
- 1 orange bell pepper, de-seeded and cut into 1- to 2-inch strips
- 1 medium onion, peeled and cut into 1- to 2-inch strips
- 1 tsp. cumin
- ½ tsp. salt substitute
- ½ tsp. black pepper
- 2 tbs. canola oil or olive oil
- 8 6-inch corn tortillas
- fat-free sour cream, for serving (optional)
- cilantro for garnish (optional)
Equipment and supplies:
- Measuring spoons
- Knives and cutting boards
- Large bowl
- Baking dish (13″x9″)
- Cooking spray
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400ºF (204ºC). Chop chicken and vegetables on separate cutting boards.
- Spray baking dish with cooking spray. In a large bowl toss together chicken, peppers, onion, cumin, salt substitute, pepper, and canola oil until well coated.
- Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender. Serve alongside corn tortillas and top with cilantro and sour cream.
Reviewed by: Meredith Parkinson, RD, LDN