Chicken Fajita Bake
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Chicken Fajita Bake

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Chicken Fajita Bake in a clear pyrex pan with a Dorothy Lynch bottle laying beside
Ingredients
  • 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 1 large yellow onion
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 orange bell pepper
  • 1 yellow bell pepper
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 1/3 cup red tomato salsa
  • 1/3 cup Dorothy Lynch Dressing & Condiment
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Chopped cilantro, for topping
  • Prep time: 20 Minutes
  • Cook time: 45 Minutes
  • Serves: 4-6

The Method

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F.
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Use a meat tenderizer to pound the chicken breasts, focusing on the thicker areas. Aim for even thickness.
  4. Then, using a fork, prick each chicken breast several times.
  5. Drizzle chicken breasts with olive oil.
  6. Rub with 2 tablespoons of taco seasoning.
  7. Bake for 15-18 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  8. Place under broiler for 30 seconds to 1 minute to char.
  9. Set aside.
  10. Remove stems and seeds from bell peppers.
  11. Cut each bell pepper in half, then slice into thin pieces.
  12. Cut ends off onion, cut in half, and thinly slice.
  13. Place peppers and onion on a large baking sheet.
  14. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with taco seasoning, and season with salt.
  15. Bake in a 425°F oven for 15 minutes, until veggies are cooked.
  16. Place under the broiler for 30 seconds to 1 minute to char.
  17. Set aside.
  18. Shred chicken using two forks or a meat shredder.
  19. Place chicken, veggies, sour cream, salsa, Dorothy Lynch Dressing & Condiment, and garlic powder in a mixing bowl.
  20. Stir to combine.
  21. Place mixture in an 8×8 baking dish.
  22. Top with cheddar cheese.
  23. Bake at 400°F for 15 minutes, until hot and cheese is melted.
  24. Top with chopped cilantro.
  25. Serve with tortilla chips or tortilla shells on the side.

Note: Original recipe posted on www.CheapRecipeBlog.com

Note: Recipe and photo by Haley Nelson

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