Best 11 Fajita Parchment Baked Chicken Recipe By Tasty Recipes

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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



One-Pan Chicken Fajita Recipe by Tasty image

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

½ green bell pepper, sliced
red bell pepper, sliced
¼ onion
olive oil
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 chicken breast
1 parchment paper
½ tablespoon chilli powder
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon cumin
¼ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

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



Fajita Parchment-Baked Chicken Recipe by Tasty image

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

parchment paper, or aluminium foil, 12x18 inches (30.5 x 46 cm)
1 chicken breast
½ red pepper, sliced
½ yellow pepper
¼ red onion, sliced
3 tablespoons salsa
1 teaspoon taco seasoning
1 tablespoon mexican cheese blend
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

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



Chicken Fajita Bake image

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

2 pounds boneless chicken breasts, diced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large tomato, diced
1 green bell pepper, cut into strips
½ large onion, cut into strips
¾ cup water
2 (1.27 ounce) packets fajita seasoning
10 (6 inch) corn tortillas, cut in quarters
1 (16 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (16 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
¼ cup green onions, chopped
¼ cup chopped cilantro

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



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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

⅓ cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch ground cayenne pepper
1 ½ pounds chicken tenders, quartered
4 cups sliced bell peppers, any color
1 onion, sliced
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
½ lime, juiced

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



Oven-Baked Chicken Fajitas image

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

cooking spray
2 red bell peppers, sliced
1 large onion, sliced
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
1 (1 ounce) package fajita seasoning mix, divided
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
8 (6 inch) flour tortillas
½ cup sour cream, or to taste
½ cup salsa, or to taste
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste

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



Garlic Parmesan Parchment-baked Chicken Recipe by Tasty image

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

parchment paper, or aluminium foil, 12x18 inches (30.5 x 46 cm)
1 chicken breast
½ zucchini, sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons Parmesan
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

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



Fajita-Stuffed Chicken Recipe by Tasty image

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

2 tablespoons canola oil, for veggies
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 yellow bell pepper, diced
1 onion, diced
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
4 oz cream cheese
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup pepper jack cheese, diced
3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons garlic powder
3 tablespoons canola oil, for chicken
salsa, for serving
sour cream, for serving
guacamole, for serving

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



Fajita Parchment-Baked Chicken Recipe by Tasty image

How to make Fajita Parchment-Baked Chicken Recipe by Tasty

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 11

Parchment paper or aluminium foil, 12x18 inches
1 chicken breast
1/2 red pepper, sliced
1/2 yellow pepper sliced
1/4 red onion, sliced
3 tablespoons salsa
n/a
1 tablespoon Mexican cheese blend
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste

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



Fajita Seasoning image

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

1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon white sugar
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon ground cumin

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



Flavorful Chicken Fajitas image

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

4 tablespoons canola oil, divided
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
1/2 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
1/2 medium green pepper, julienned
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped onion
6 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
Optional: Shredded cheddar cheese, taco sauce, salsa, guacamole, sliced red onions and sour cream

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



Baked Chicken Fajitas image

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

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, drained
1 medium onion, cut into thin strips
1 medium green pepper, cut into thin strips
1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into thin strips
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
12 flour tortillas (6 inches), warmed
Optional toppings: Sliced avocado, tomato wedges and lime wedges

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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