Description
A flavorful and cheesy baked chicken dish with fajita-inspired seasonings, perfect for a quick and delicious dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 bell peppers (any color), sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 tbsp fajita seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, toss chicken breasts with olive oil, fajita seasoning, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Place chicken in a baking dish and arrange sliced bell peppers and onions around it.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
- Remove from oven and sprinkle both cheeses evenly over the chicken and vegetables.
- Return to oven for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired and serve hot.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.