When you're looking for a simple, flavorful and exciting way to cook chicken, look no further than "Fajita Parchment Baked Chicken" recipe by Tasty. This recipe combines the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine with the convenience of parchment paper baking. Juicy chicken is marinated in a blend of spices, including chili powder, cumin, and paprika, then baked to perfection in a parchment paper pouch. The result is a tender and juicy dish that's packed with flavor and easy to prepare.
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ONE-PAN CHICKEN FAJITA RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: green bell pepper, red bell pepper, onion, olive oil, salt, pepper, chicken breast, parchment paper, chilli powder, garlic powder, cumin, paprika, salt, ground black pepper
Provided by Tiffany Lo
Categories Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place bell peppers and onions into mixing bowl and thoroughly coat with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Tear off a sheet of parchment paper, large enough to fold into a packet.
- Place bell peppers and chicken breast on top of parchment paper. Season with the fajita seasoning.
- Fold the edges of the parchment paper widthwise 2-3 times then twist the ends until fully closed.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 135 calories, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 12 grams, Sugar 0 grams
FAJITA PARCHMENT-BAKED CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: parchment paper, chicken breast, red pepper, yellow pepper, red onion, salsa, taco seasoning, mexican cheese blend, olive oil, salt, pepper
Provided by Alix Traeger
Categories Dinner
Yield 1 serving
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Fold the parchment paper in half, then open up.
- Thinly slice the peppers and onion and lay them on one half of the parchment paper.
- Drizzle on oil and sprinkle on salt & pepper.
- Lay the chicken on the peppers. Season with taco seasoning, salt and pepper, and spoon on salsa. Top with cheese.
- Fold the parchment paper over the chicken, and cinch the paper together by folding it over itself along the edges.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until internal temperature of chicken reaches 165˚F (75˚C).
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 480 calories, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 51 grams, Sugar 11 grams
CHICKEN FAJITA BAKE
I made this recipe at the fire hall and it was a big hit! It is somewhat healthier as well.
Provided by Justin McCraven
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 1h6m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir until browned on all sides, about 6 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate.
- Heat oil in the hot skillet. Add tomato, bell pepper, and onion; cook and stir until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Mix in cooked chicken, water, and fajita seasoning.
- Line the bottom of the prepared pan with 5 tortillas; pour pinto beans on top. Spread 1/2 of the chicken mixture over the beans; cover with Cheddar cheese. Layer the remaining tortillas, black beans, and chicken mixture on top. Cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven until tortillas are lightly browned and chicken juices run clear, 25 to 30 minutes. Top with green onions and cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.1 calories, Carbohydrate 42.2 g, Cholesterol 88.2 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber 9.4 g, Protein 37.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 1239.3 mg, Sugar 2 g
SHEET PAN CHICKEN FAJITAS
Quick and easy way to prepare homemade, flavorful fajitas for a crowd!
Provided by themoodyfoodie
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Baked and Roasted Breasts
Time 1h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine vegetable oil, chili powder, oregano, garlic, onion, cumin, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper in a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken tenders, bell peppers, and onion; shake to mix.
- Marinate chicken mixture in the refrigerator, 30 minutes to 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a rimmed sheet pan with aluminum foil.
- Spread chicken mixture onto prepared pan.
- Roast in the preheated oven, stirring halfway through, until chicken is no longer pink and bell peppers soften, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Sprinkle cilantro and pour lime juice over chicken mixture; toss to distribute.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.9 calories, Carbohydrate 5.7 g, Cholesterol 48.5 mg, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 18.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 197.8 mg, Sugar 2.5 g
OVEN-BAKED CHICKEN FAJITAS
Easy and delicious oven-baked chicken fajitas.
Provided by Dan Wentzel
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican Main Dishes Fajita Recipes Chicken
Time 59m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray.
- Spread red bell peppers and onion in the baking dish.
- Coat chicken strips with a few pinches of the fajita seasoning mix. Heat 2 teaspoons vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir seasoned chicken until browned, about 2 minutes per side.
- Place chicken in the baking dish with bell peppers and onion; top with remaining fajita seasoning mix and vegetable oil. Stir until chicken and vegetables are evenly coated.
- Bake in the preheated oven, stirring halfway through baking, until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 30 minutes.
- Spoon chicken mixture into each tortilla and top with sour cream, salsa, and cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.4 calories, Carbohydrate 16.2 g, Cholesterol 47.3 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 18.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 410.6 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
GARLIC PARMESAN PARCHMENT-BAKED CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: parchment paper, chicken breast, zucchini, garlic, butter, Parmesan, salt, pepper
Provided by Alix Traeger
Categories Dinner
Yield 1 serving
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Fold the parchment paper in half, then open up.
- Slice the zucchini into rounds and lay them on one half of the parchment paper.
- Mix the minced garlic and butter in a small bowl and spoon half of the garlic butter on top of the zucchini. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Lay the chicken on the zucchini, season with salt and pepper and spoon on the rest of the garlic butter. Top with parmesan.
- Fold the parchment paper over the chicken, and cinch the paper together by folding it over itself along the edges.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until internal temperature of chicken reaches 165˚F (75˚C).
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 519 calories, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 32 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 52 grams, Sugar 2 grams
FAJITA-STUFFED CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: canola oil, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, onion, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, pepper jack cheese, boneless, skinless chicken breasts, salt, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, canola oil, salsa, sour cream, guacamole
Provided by Tasty
Categories Dinner
Yield 3 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Heat the canola oil (for the veggies) in a pan over high heat. Cook the peppers, onion, salt, and pepper until soft and slightly caramelized.
- Transfer the cooked veggies to a bowl. In the same bowl, mix in the cream cheese, cheddar, and pepper jack, stirring until evenly incorporated. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, combine the chicken with the salt, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder, evenly distributing the spices over the chicken.
- On a cutting board, slice a pocket in the chicken horizontally.
- Fill the pocket with a heaping spoonful of the veggie mixture. Press the edges of the chicken together to seal in the filling. Repeat with the remaining chicken.
- Heat the canola oil in a pan over medium heat. Cook the stuffed chicken for five minutes on each side, until cheese is melted and chicken is cooked through.
- Serve with salsa, sour cream, and guacamole!
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 853 calories, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 56 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 63 grams, Sugar 10 grams
FAJITA PARCHMENT-BAKED CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY
How to make Fajita Parchment-Baked Chicken Recipe by Tasty
Provided by @MakeItYours
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Fold the parchment paper in half, then open up.
- Thinly slice the peppers and onion and lay them on one half of the parchment paper.
- Drizzle on oil and sprinkle on salt & pepper.
- Lay the chicken on the peppers. Season with taco seasoning, salt and pepper, and spoon on salsa. Top with cheese.
- Fold the parchment paper over the chicken, and cinch the paper together by folding it over itself along the edges.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until internal temperature of chicken reaches 165˚F (75˚C).
- Enjoy!
FAJITA SEASONING
This is a great recipe to make your own fajita seasoning. No bouillon cubes means this is perfect for vegetarians too! Make up a larger batch and store in an airtight container for future use.
Provided by Traci Meeds
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Stir cornstarch, chili powder, salt, paprika, sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and cumin together in a small bowl.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 20.9 calories, Carbohydrate 4.6 g, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 595.8 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
FLAVORFUL CHICKEN FAJITAS
This chicken fajitas recipe is definitely on my weeknight dinner rotation. The marinated chicken in these popular wraps is mouthwatering. The fajitas go together in a snap and always get raves! -Julie Sterchi, Campbellsville, Kentucky
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine 2 tablespoons oil, lemon juice and seasonings; add the chicken. Turn to coat; cover. Refrigerate for 1-4 hours. , In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, saute peppers and onions in remaining oil until crisp-tender. Remove and keep warm. , Drain chicken, discarding marinade. In the same skillet, cook chicken over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 5-6 minutes. Return pepper mixture to pan; heat through. , Spoon filling down the center of tortillas; fold in half. Serve with toppings as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 369 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 689mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BAKED CHICKEN FAJITAS
I can't remember when or where I found this oven-baked fajitas recipe, but I've used it nearly every week since. We like it with hot sauce for added spice. -Amy Trinkle, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray, combine the chicken, tomatoes, onion and peppers. Combine the oil, chili powder, cumin and salt. Drizzle over chicken mixture; toss to coat. , Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and vegetables are tender. Spoon onto tortillas; fold or roll tortillas to serve. Serve with toppings as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 375 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 838mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 22g protein.
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-cut fajita chicken strips from the grocery store.
- For a more flavorful dish, marinate the chicken in the olive oil and seasonings for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
- If you don't have parchment paper, you can use aluminum foil. Just make sure to grease it well so that the chicken doesn't stick.
- Be careful not to overcrowd the baking sheet. If you have a lot of chicken, cook it in batches.
- The chicken is done cooking when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Conclusion:
Fajita Parchment Baked Chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make weeknight meal. It's perfect for busy families because it can be prepped in advance and cooked in just 30 minutes. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the fajita seasoning gives it a wonderful flavor. Serve it with your favorite sides, such as rice, beans, or tortillas.
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