Cheesy Baked Fajita Chicken
This Cheesy Baked Fajita Chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a creamy fajita-inspired sauce, topped with colorful bell peppers and melted cheese. Perfect for a family dinner or meal prep, this recipe is sure to please everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 thinly sliced chicken breasts (about 2lbs)
- 8oz softened cream cheese
- 1/3 cup salsa
- 1/2 (1oz) packet of fajita seasoning
- 2 large bell peppers (sliced)
- 1–2 cups shredded cheese (Mexican blend or cheddar)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Place the thinly sliced chicken breasts evenly in the greased baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, salsa, and fajita seasoning until well mixed.
- Evenly spread the cream cheese mixture over the chicken breasts.
- Arrange sliced bell peppers on top of the cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle shredded cheese over the peppers.
- Bake uncovered on the center rack for 25-35 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve alone or with Spanish rice, cauliflower rice, or in a tortilla.
Nutrition
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg