This Healthy Baked Chicken Fajita recipe is done in 30 minutes with 8 main easy-to-find ingredients! It has the words 'weeknight' and 'easy' written all over it. I designed it as a Copycat Chipotle Chicken Fajita Bowl that's hands-free, thanks to the oven.
It's beginner-friendly, has minimal prep time, and is perfect for a big batch. Toss away that sheet pan fajita recipe -- this one is juicier in a deep dish and we broil at the end to add extra texture. If you want YUM in a bowl, I'm glad to say you found it here!
I love to make this Healthy Baked Chicken Fajitas recipe during the busy school seasons of Spring and Fall! It's easy, quick, and flavor-packed, making it weeknight-friendly. This recipe makes a great one-pan dish by itself served over rice.
For more easy weeknight chicken recipes, check out my Instant Pot Chicken Cacciatore, Vietnamese Noodle Salad with Chicken, Thai Chicken Soup, Tuscan Chicken Salad, Pumpkin Curry with Chicken, and Creamy Avocado Pasta.
For more Southwest and Mexican inspired flavors, check out my Blackened Shrimp Tacos and Southwest Breakfast Skillet.
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Ingredients Notes + Substitutions
With ingredients you can find anywhere, this healthy baked chicken fajitas recipe is sure to become a family staple! It uses 8 main ingredients plus five spices you probably have on hand already.
- chicken breast - I like to use chicken breast, chipped into bite sized pieces or traditional fajita strips. You can also use chicken tenderloins. For a vegetarian option, adding cooked or canned black beans after roasting the vegetables is a great option!
- red onion - You can use any type of onion as a substitute for red onion, but red onion will give the best, most authentic flavor. Slice the onion thinly so it cooks well and caramelizes, especially if using an alternative to red onion since yellow onions can be tougher.
You also need a red and green bell pepper, garlic, vegetable oil, salt, dried oregano, cumin powder, and chili powder to make this recipe. If serving this recipe over rice, you'll want about 6 cups of cooked white or brown rice.
For toppings and garnishes, I recommend fresh cilantro leaves, lime wedges, and avocado. Check out the recipe FAQ section below for more chicken fajita topping ideas!
See the recipe card for full ingredients and quantities.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Follow these five easy steps to make the best healthy baked chicken fajitas recipe!
- Prep: Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F (245 C).
- Assemble: Add all main ingredients and spices to a large glass baking dish. Toss to mix thoroughly and to lightly coat the ingredients in oil.
- Bake: Cover the baking dish with foil or an inverted cookie sheet and bake for 20 minutes.
- Broil: Remove the foil or cookie sheet and switch the oven to broil for 4-5 minutes.
- Serve: Remove from the oven. Sprinkle fresh cilantro and squeeze lime juice to taste just before serving!
Hint: It's really important to toss the ingredients thoroughly before baking so they are coated in oil. This keeps everything nice and juicy when you broil.
Expert Tip
Make the best version of this healthy baked chicken fajitas recipe with this expert tip!
Use a deep baking dish and cover it with foil or a cookie sheet to help the flavors meld together!
While you could make this recipe on a sheet pan, it will never taste as good as the 'baked covered and then broil' method.
Recipe FAQs
Here I answered some frequently asked questions about this Healthy Baked Chicken Fajitas recipe. Don't see your question? Leave it in the comments at the end of this post and I'll answer within two business days.
Store leftover baked chicken fajitas in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Baking fajitas in the oven, rather than frying in a pan, allows the flavors to meld together over a longer period of time for a richer flavor. It's also more hands-free method and therefore perfect for families and weeknights.
Chicken fajitas taste great topped with fresh cilantro leaves, guacamole or avocado, shredded cheese, black beans, sliced jalapeño's, or sour cream.
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📖 Recipe
Healthy Baked Chicken Fajitas
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast chopped into bite sized pieces (0.5 kg)
- 1 medium red onion thinly sliced
- 2 green bell peppers thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 5 cloves garlic crushed or finely minced
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil 60 ml
Spices
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
Serve with:
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro leaves for garnish
- 1 lime , cut into wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F (245 C).
- Assemble: Add the chicken, red onion, bell peppers, garlic, and oil to a large glass baking dish. Sprinkle the salt, oregano, cumin, chili powder, and red pepper flakes (optional) across the dish. Toss everything to mix it thoroughly and lightly coat the ingredients in oil.
- Bake: Cover the baking dish with foil or an inverted cookie sheet and bake for 20 minutes.
- Broil: Remove the foil or cookie sheet and switch the oven to broil for 4-5 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Serve: Remove from the oven. Sprinkle fresh cilantro and squeeze lime juice onto the baked chicken fajitas just before serving!
Sonya Oliver says
Loved the recipe. I had leftover roasted chicken so just did the veggies in the oven and added the chicken at the end to warm through. Served it on tostadas with some homemade guac!! YUM! Thanks for the recipe Jamie! 😊
Jamie says
Wow that sounds like an amazing combination! Thank you so much for sharing your review Sonya -- I'm so glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
Julie says
I love fajitas but never thought to bake them! This was so easy, made a lot fewer dishes to wash, and tasted amazing!
Jamie says
Thank you for the review Julie!
Laura says
This has become one of our favorites - I've added it to my rotation! Super tasty and easy!
Jamie says
It's one of our favorites in the rotation too. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts Laura!
Shannon says
This recipe is one of my weekly go-to's. It's easy, quick, and is one of my family's favorites (and I have teenagers!). 🙂
I tone down the red pepper flakes, and omit the cilantro, since I'm one of those people who thinks it tastes like dish soap.
Thank you Jamie for adding this simple and delicious go-to!