Chicken Fajita Bake

Recipesfull introduces to you: Chicken Breast Recipes. (Chicken Fajita Bake). I made this recipe at the fire hall and it was a big hit! It is somewhat healthier as well.

Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 36 mins

Total: 1hr6 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Chicken Fajita Bake

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless chicken breasts

diced

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 large tomato

diced

1 green bell pepper

cut into strips

½ large onion

cut into strips

¾ cup water

2 (1.27 ounce) packets fajita seasoning

10 (6 inch) corn tortillas

cut in quarters

1 (16 ounce) can pinto beans

rinsed and drained

2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

1 (16 ounce) can black beans

rinsed and drained

¼ cup green onions

chopped

¼ cup chopped cilantro

Meat and Poultry

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.

Step 2

Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir until browned on all sides about 6 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate.

Step 3

Heat oil in the hot skillet. Add tomato bell pepper and onion; cook and stir until softened 5 to 7 minutes. Mix in cooked chicken water and fajita seasoning.

Step 4

Line the bottom of the prepared pan with 5 tortillas; pour pinto beans on top. Spread 1/2 of the chicken mixture over the beans; cover with Cheddar cheese. Layer the remaining tortillas black beans and chicken mixture on top. Cover with aluminum foil.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until tortillas are lightly browned and chicken juices run clear 25 to 30 minutes. Top with green onions and cilantro.

Nutritional Information

Chicken Fajita Bake

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 449.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 37.6g 75%

Carbohydrates: 42.2g 14%

Dietary Fiber: 9.4g 38%

Sugars: 2g

Fat: 15g 23%

Saturated Fat: 7.2g 36%

Cholesterol: 88.2mg 29%

Vitamin A Iu: 673.3IU 14%

Niacin Equivalents: 14.9mg 115%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 30%

Vitamin C: 18.6mg 31%

Folate: 87.3mcg 22%

Calcium: 294mg 29%

Iron: 3.4mg 19%

Magnesium: 90.9mg 33%

Potassium: 653.2mg 18%

Sodium: 1239.3mg 50%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 24%

Calories From Fat: 135.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.