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This Chicken Fajita Bake is loaded with flavor and so easy to make! Succulent chicken tenders, vibrant bell peppers and a host of other goodies come together in this delicious – Mexican inspired – chicken bake.
Easy weeknight dinners just became more exciting with this yummy Chicken Fajita Bake! All those delicious flavors of a classic fajita, but in a casserole – so good. Serve this up with your favorite sides for a super hearty – and super tasty – dinner.
If you’re looking for other Mexican inspired recipes, why not also try my Mexican Chicken Tacos or my Beef Taco Pasta Recipe!
Why you’ll love this Chicken Fajita Bake
- A delicious homemade marinade. This Chicken Fajita Bake is packed with flavor, thanks to the wonderfully tasty marinade. Mexican seasoning, zesty lemon juice, garlic, paprika and heavy cream come together in a flavor fiesta!
- An easy chicken bake. Only a few ingredients needed, it all comes together in around 30 mins – perfect for hectic weeknights.
- Versatile. Serve this up with your favorite sides or tortillas.
Ingredients you’ll need
- Chicken Tenders
- Veggies: Red, orange, green bell peppers and onion.
For the marinade
- Heavy Cream
- Fajita Seasoning
- Salt & Pepper
- Garlic Cloves
- Lemon Juice
- Paprika
- Parsley
- Olive Oil
How to make this Chicken Fajita Bake
- Marinade the chicken – Place the cubed chicken and sliced veggies in the marinade. Allow to sit for 10 mins.
- Bake – Place the ingredients in a baking dish then into a preheated oven at 400, for 20 mins. Rest for 5 mins, covered in foil.
- Garnish with lemon wedges and freshly chopped parsley, serve and enjoy!
Recipe notes and tips
- Use a preheated oven.
- I used chicken tenders but you can use other cuts of boneless chicken too.
- Slice your bell peppers roughly the same size. Same with your onions.
- Feel free to top with cheese and do a quick broil!
- Add some crushed red peppers for a spicy kick. Or you can top with sliced jalapenos after baking.
- Make sure you allow the Chicken Fajita Bake to rest for 5 mins before serving.
- To make dairy free, you can omit the heavy cream.
- Garnish with lemon wedges and top with some fresh parsley. You could swap the lemon for lime and the parsley for cilantro.
FAQ’s
Can I use other vegetables in this Chicken Bake?
Absolutely! Bell and onions are the most popular veggies used in fajitas, but you can certainly include anything you have on hand. Just bear in mind that you may have to adjust the cook time a bit if you want to include heartier vegetables.
What to serve with this Chicken Fajita Bake
This delicious and easy chicken casserole plays well with so many sides! You can serve it up with rice, cauliflower rice, tortillas, taco shells, a crisp green salad or a corn salad. The sky is the limit really!
In terms of toppings, all the classics are great, such as guacamole, sour cream and salsa. You could also go for pico de gallo, salsa verde and – of course – shredded cheese!
Can you freeze this bake?
For sure! This is a one of the great things about this casserole, great for meal prep and planning ahead. You can portion out meals, freeze in airtight containers for up to 3 months, then thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.
Chicken Fajita Bake also makes for great leftovers for lunch. Loaded with flavor and a lovely switch up from soup or sandwiches.
Other delicious chicken recipes
- Fajita Chicken Mac N Cheese
- Bruschetta Stuffed Chicken Recipe
- BBQ Teriyaki Chicken Skewers
- Best Chicken Parmesan Recipe
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Chicken Fajita Bake
Ingredients
- 2 lb. chicken tenders, cubed
- 1 small red bell pepper, julienned
- 1 small orange bell pepper, julienned
- 1 small red bell pepper, julienned
- 1 small onion, julienned
Marinade
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 tbsps. fajita seasoning
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper, freshly cracked
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 3 tbsps. lemon juice,
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp parsley flakes
- 2 tbsps. olive oil, or neutral oil
Instructions
- Wash the pepper, and peel the onions. Julienne them and set aside. Mince the garlic as well.
- Cube the chicken and place in a bowl. Add the marinade ingredients and mix. Then add the veggies in.
- Let them marinate for about 10 minutes. Transfer to a baking dish.
- Pre-heat the oven to 400 and bake for 20 minutes, uncovered.
- Once the time is up, remove from the oven and cover with aluminum foil to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with lemon wedges and freshly chopped parsley.
Notes
- Use a preheated oven.
- I used chicken tenders but you can use other cuts of boneless chicken too.
- Slice your bell peppers roughly the same size. Same with your onions.
- Feel free to top with cheese and do a quick broil!
- Add some crushed red peppers for a spicy kick. Or you can top with sliced jalapenos after baking.
- Make sure you allow the Chicken Fajita Bake to rest for 5 mins before serving.
- To make dairy free, you can omit the heavy cream.
- Garnish with lemon wedges and top with some fresh parsley. You could swap the lemon for lime and the parsley for cilantro.
