Description
Craving fajitas without the skillet fuss? This creamy, cheesy Fajita Baked Chicken turns your favorite Tex-Mex flavors into a one-dish wonder. It’s bold, saucy, and packed with tender chicken and sizzling peppers—just the comfort food upgrade your weeknight deserves.
Ingredients
2 pounds chicken breasts
8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
1/3 cup salsa
1/2 packet fajita seasoning
2 large bell peppers (any color), sliced
1–2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a bowl, mix cream cheese, salsa, and fajita seasoning until smooth.
Place chicken breasts in a greased baking dish.
Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chicken.
Top with sliced bell peppers and shredded cheese.
Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked and cheese is bubbly.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Category: Dinner
Nutrition
- Calories: 370
- Fat: ~22g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Protein: 38g