Description
A comforting dish that combines tender chicken and colorful peppers in a luscious, cheesy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts, skinless, boneless, cut into cubes
- 2 bell peppers (red, green, or yellow), seeded and sliced into strips
- 1 medium onion, minced
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup tomato sauce (marinara, crushed tomatoes, or your favorite)
- 1/4 cup chicken stock (or substitute water + 1 tsp instant bouillon)
- 1 packet fajita seasoning (or homemade blend)
- 1/2 tsp salt and black pepper
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or Pepper Jack, Monterey Jack, cheddar)
- Fresh chopped cilantro or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly oil a baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Beat together the softened cream cheese, tomato sauce, chicken stock, half of the fajita seasoning, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add the cubed chicken to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with the remaining fajita seasoning and toss to coat evenly.
- Pour the creamy fajita mixture over the chicken and stir well to coat all pieces, ensuring each bite will be flavorful.
- Arrange bell pepper strips and minced onion evenly over the top of the mixture to create a colorful layer.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese generously over the veggies for that luscious, melty finish.
- Bake for 15-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Optional: Broil for 2 minutes at the end for a golden, crispy cheese topping that is irresistibly delicious.
- Serve hot over cauliflower rice, steamed veggies, or zucchini noodles, or enjoy as-is. Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley for that finishing touch.
Notes
Consider marinating the chicken in the fajita seasoning for 30 minutes before cooking to enhance the flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg