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A delicious plate of Creamy Chicken Fajita Bake: Your Protein-Packed Dream

Creamy Chicken Fajita Bake: Your Protein-Packed Dream

This creamy chicken fajita bake is a protein-packed dish loaded with flavor, perfect for a comforting dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 450 g Chicken breasts Cut into ½-inch strips
  • 1 Bell pepper Sliced
  • 1 Onion Sliced
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 15 ml Olive oil For sautéing
  • 1 tsp Chili powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 0.5 tsp Paprika
  • 0.25 tsp Cayenne pepper Adjust to taste
  • 1 Salt To taste
  • 1 Pepper To taste
  • 480 g Full-fat cottage cheese
  • 60 g Shredded Mexican cheese blend Divided
  • 15 g Fresh cilantro Chopped

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prep your ingredients so everything is ready to go.
  2. Sauté chicken strips in olive oil until lightly browned, about 5-6 minutes.
  3. Add the sliced bell peppers, onions, and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until tender-crisp, about 4-5 minutes.
  4. Season generously with chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Toast for 1 minute to release aromas.
  5. Mix the cottage cheese with half the shredded Mexican cheese in a bowl until well combined.
  6. Assemble the bake by spreading the chicken and veggie mixture into a baking dish, then topping it with the cheese mixture and remaining shredded cheese.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

This dish pairs well with rice or tortillas. Feel free to add more vegetables or adjust the spices to suit your taste.