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Chicken fajita tray bake

The chicken fajita tray bake you'll make on repeat: crisp edges, big flavour, and no complicated technique.

Prep33 min
Cook25 min
Total58 min
Serves4

Ingredients

  • 1 lb both chicken breast , cut into strips
  • 2 cups mix bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 red onion, sliced
  • 1 jalapeño,optional
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese
  • 1 tbsp cilantro, chopped
  • For the fajitas seasoning — 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • For the fajitas seasoning — 1 tsp onion powder
  • For the fajitas seasoning — 1 tsp cumin powder
  • For the fajitas seasoning — 1 tsp coriander powder
  • For the fajitas seasoning — 1 tbsp smoked paprika powder
  • For the fajitas seasoning — Salt to taste
  • For the fajitas seasoning — 1 tsp black pepper powder
  • For the fajitas seasoning — 1 tsp red chili powder
  • For the fajitas seasoning — 1/2 tsp sugar
  • For the creamy fajita sauce — 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • For the creamy fajita sauce — 1/3 cup sour cream
  • For the creamy fajita sauce — 1/3 cup butter milk
  • For the creamy fajita sauce — 1-2 tsp fajitas seasoning mix ( from about)
  • For the creamy fajita sauce — 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • For the creamy fajita sauce — 1 tbsp lime juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a baking tray add onions, bell peppers, chicken.
  3. Avoid overcrowding so everything roasts instead of steaming.
  4. Sprinkle 1 1/2 tbsp fajita seasoning mix evenly onto the chicken and vegetables.
  5. Mix it really well until nicely coated. Drizzle oil and bake for 20 min.
  6. Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the top. Return to the oven for 5 more minutes, until melted. Optional: Broil for 2–3 minutes for a lightly golden, bubbly top.
  7. In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, fajita seasoning, lime juice, salt, and garlic powder. Taste and adjust the lime or salt if necessary.
  8. Remove the tray from the oven and sprinkle it with fresh cilantro. Drizzle with creamy fajita sauce or serve it on the side.
  9. Serve with warm tortillas (for fajitas) or rice (for fajita bowls). Alternatively, enjoy it as-is for a low-carb option.
Tip: Taste the sauce before assembling and adjust the salt then, not after.
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