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Time: 75 minutes (prep 30-40; cooking 30-45) Makes: 4 servings https://www.budgetbytes.com/oven-fajitas/

Chicken Fajitas

FAJITA SEASONING

  • 1 Tbsp chili powder
  • 1/2 Tbsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp cumin
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 Tbsp cooking oil
  • juice of 1 lime (2 Tbsp)

FAJITAS

  • 3 bell peppers, any color
  • 2 small or 1 large onion
  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast
  • 1 lime
  • 8 (6 inch) flour tortillas
  • 1/2 cup sour cream, optional
  • 1/4 bunch cilantro (optional)

Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Mix all of the spices for the fajita seasoning, oil and juice of lime in a bowl and set aside .

Cut the onion and bell peppers into 1/4-inch wide strips. Slice the chicken breast into thin strips. Add the chicken and vegetables to bowl of spices. Stir until chicken and vegetables are evenly coated.

Spread mixture onto parchment-lined baking sheet.

Bake the chicken and vegetables in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, stirring once halfway through.

To serve, scoop a small amount of meat and vegetables into the center of each tortilla. Top with a few sprigs of cilantro, a dollop of sour cream, and an extra squeeze of lime if desired.