Chicken Fajita French Bread Melt Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

This Chicken Fajita French Bread Melt Recipe combines the bold flavors of seasoned chicken, bell peppers, and onions, all melted together on a crispy French bread base. It’s a delicious and satisfying meal that is perfect for lunch or dinner.

Easy to prepare, this chicken recipe is a great way to enjoy classic fajita flavors in a unique format. You can customize it with your favorite toppings and serve it with a side salad or chips.

Delicious Chicken Fajita French Bread Melt

This recipe features tender chicken strips sautéed with colorful bell peppers and onions, all layered on a toasted French bread. Topped with melted cheese, it takes about 30 minutes to prepare and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

1 loaf French bread, halved lengthwise
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or sliced
1 bell pepper, sliced (any color)
1 medium onion, sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon fajita seasoning
1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Sauté Vegetables: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced bell pepper and onion, and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
Add Chicken: Stir in the cooked chicken and fajita seasoning. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Prepare Bread: Place the halved French bread on a baking sheet, cut side up. Spoon the chicken and vegetable mixture evenly over each half.
Add Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheese generously over the top of the chicken mixture.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve: Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley if desired, and slice into pieces. Serve hot.