Flavorful Baked Chicken Fajitas Ready in 25 Minutes

I’m reposting an old recipe that is great when you need a delicious meal in a hurry. We love Mexican foods, and this dish is full of the kind of flavors we enjoy, plus it is very fast to make and is also a great do-ahead dish!  That alone makes it a perfect pick for a busy day!

Typically, fajita meats are grilled, which gives them great flavor, but for a meal that needs to be on the table quickly, it’s not always the best way to go.  I found this recipe on Chef in Training‘s web site (this is a great site!).  She found it on another site…and so on and so on!  There’s nothing new under the sun, but we must give credit where credit is due!  =)

First you mix the chicken, green pepper, onion, and tomatoes in a bowl.

Next, you mix the spices and a little oil.

Mix and pour it all into a large casserole dish and bake for 25 minutes.

That’s it!

Serve with warm tortillas, sour cream, cheese and avocado.

Baked Chicken Fajitas

• 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into strips
• 1 (15 oz.) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (4 oz.) can diced green chilies
• 1 medium onion sliced
• 1 large green bell pepper seeded and sliced
• 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil 
• 2 tsp. chili powder 
• 2 tsp. cumin
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp. salt
•   flour tortillas

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Grease a 9×13 baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, mix together chicken, tomatoes, chilies, peppers, and onions in the dish.
3. In a small bowl combine the oil and spices.
4. Drizzle the spice mixture over the chicken and toss to coat. Dump into greased 9×13 pan and spread evenly across pan.
5. Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender. Serve with warmed tortillas and any other desired toppings.

Dessert was a super simple recipe that’s great if you’re low on flour!  This fudge pie only requires two tablespoons of it!  It’s a thin pie that’s great with a scoop of ice cream on top.

For a terrific ending to this meal, this is s a great go-to dessert!  Fast and easy…and it’s chocolate!  Mmmm.

Fudge Brownie Pie
1/3 cup cocoa
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup chopped nuts
2 tablespoons flour

Grease a pie plate.  In a saucepan melt the cocoa, sugar, and butter over low heat and sir until smooth.  Add the eggs, vanilla, nuts and flour.  Stir until smooth.  Pour the mixture into the prepared pie plate.  Put the pie in a  cold oven.  Set the oven at 325 degrees and bake for 25 minutes.  Top with ice cream and serve.

Hope you try these recipes.  I love finding great things that I just know are going to be good.  This menu is a keeper.  Try it and tell me what you think!