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Fajita Parchment-Baked Chicken

This Fajita Parchment Baked Chicken is the perfect way to spice up your weeknight dinners. The combination of peppers, onions, and chicken creates a symphony of flavors that will leave your tastebuds very happy!

Tasty Team
98% would make again
Total Time

45 minutes

45 min

Prep Time

15 minutes

15 min

Cook Time

30 minutes

30 min

Fajita Parchment-Baked Chicken
Total Time

45 minutes

45 min

Prep Time

15 minutes

15 min

Cook Time

30 minutes

30 min

Ingredients

for 1 serving

  • parchment paper, or aluminium foil, 12x18 inches (30.5 x 46 cm)
  • 1 chicken breast
  • ½ red pepper, sliced
  • ½ yellow pepper
  • ¼ red onion, sliced
  • 3 tablespoons salsa
  • 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon mexican cheese blend
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste

Nutrition Info

  • Calories 379
  • Fat 11g
  • Carbs 18g
  • Fiber 3g
  • Sugar 9g
  • Protein 50g

Estimated values based on one serving size.

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Fold the parchment paper in half, then open up.
  3. Thinly slice the peppers and onion and lay them on one half of the parchment paper.
  4. Drizzle on oil and sprinkle on salt & pepper.
  5. Lay the chicken on the peppers. Season with taco seasoning, salt and pepper, and spoon on salsa. Top with cheese.
  6. Fold the parchment paper over the chicken, and cinch the paper together by folding it over itself along the edges.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until internal temperature of chicken reaches 165˚F (75˚C).
  8. Enjoy!
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Fajita Parchment-Baked Chicken