Oven-Roasted Chicken Fajita Bake with Spicy Pepper Jack

Ingredients

- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup Pepper Jack cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). This allows the oven to reach the ideal cooking temperature for roasting the chicken.

2. Prepare the Chicken:
Place the boneless skinless chicken breasts on a clean surface. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over them. Rub the 2 tablespoons of fajita seasoning evenly on all sides of the chicken breasts.

3. Slice the Vegetables:
On a separate cutting board, thinly slice the mushrooms, bell pepper, and onion. Combine the sliced vegetables in a mixing bowl and drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Toss in the lime juice and mix well to coat the vegetables.

4. Assemble the Dish:
In a baking dish, spread half of the sliced vegetables to form an even layer. Lay the seasoned chicken breasts over the vegetables and scatter the remaining vegetables on top of the chicken. Sprinkle the red pepper flakes over the entire dish for a touch of heat.

5. Roast the Chicken:
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven. Roast for approximately 25–30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), indicating it is fully cooked.

6. Add the Cheese:
Remove the dish from the oven and sprinkle the shredded Pepper Jack cheese evenly over the top. Return the dish to the oven and roast for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

7. Serve:
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving. Serve hot, and enjoy the spicy, savory flavors of this oven-roasted chicken fajita bake.

Total Time

PT40M
40 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

Chicken fajita, Oven-roasted chicken, Pepper Jack cheese, Spicy chicken bake, Easy dinner recipe, Family meal, Chicken dinner, Mexican-inspired dish, Cozy dinner, Weeknight meal

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Approx. 1520 calories total

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