Description
A delightful twist on traditional fajitas, this Chicken Fajita Bake combines tender chicken with vibrant vegetables and creamy cottage cheese all baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup onions, sliced
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Tortillas, rice, or salad for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine the shredded chicken, bell peppers, onions, cottage cheese, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl. Mix everything together until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and spread it evenly. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until heated through and the veggies are tender.
- Serve warm with tortillas, rice, or a fresh salad to complete your meal.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for quicker prep or grill chicken for added flavor. Feel free to swap in different vegetables or add more cheese for a richer dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg