Chicken Fajita Bake

This rich baked fajita is composed of black beans, pinto beans, tortillas, and cheese between layers of sauteed chicken and vegetables.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 36 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 6 mins
• Calories: 449 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• ¾ cup water
• 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 green bell pepper, cut into strips
• 1 large tomato, diced
• ¼ cup green onions, chopped
• ¼ cup chopped cilantro
• 1 (16 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (16 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 pounds boneless chicken breasts, diced
• ½ large onion, cut into strips
• 2 (1.27 ounce) packets fajita seasoning
• 10 (6 inch) corn tortillas, cut in quarters

Recipe Instructions

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.