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Delicious chicken fajitas with bell peppers and onions.
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Chicken Fajita Traybake

All the flavour of a chicken fajitas without being tied to the hob. Everything goes in one tray, the oven does the work, and dinner is sorted. The whole family eats this one without complaint, which in this house means it's on permanent rotation!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner, Traybake Dinner
Cuisine: TexMex
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 255kcal
Author: Carrie Carvalho

Ingredients

  • 640 grams chicken breast
  • 3 bell peppers, any colour sliced
  • 1 large red onion sliced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Fajita Seasoning

  • 1 tsp chilli powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper or more to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 200°C (fan 180°C) / 400°F.
  • Mix the seasoning ingredients together in a small bowl.
  • Add the chicken and vegetables to a large baking tray and sprinkle over the seasoning plus a drizzle of olive oil.
  • Toss to combine then spread into one even layer.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the peppers are starting to caramelise at the edge.
  • Serve with warm tortilla wraps and your favourite toppings.

Notes

Chicken - The basic recipe to serve 4 requires 640 grams chicken breast, which is a standard pack size here in the UK. This is about 3 large chicken breasts.
Seasoning - You can substitute about 4 tablespoons/1/4 cup of ready-made seasoning (or use your own favourite recipe) per every 4 servings. 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 255kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 490mg | Potassium: 837mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 892IU | Vitamin C: 76mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 2mg