Chicken Fajita Nacho Skillet Bake Recipe

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

This Chicken Fajita Nacho Skillet Bake is a delicious and easy chicken recipe that combines the flavors of fajitas and nachos in one satisfying dish. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, this recipe is sure to please everyone at the table.

With layers of seasoned chicken, bell peppers, cheese, and tortilla chips, it’s a quick and flavorful meal that can be prepared in one skillet.

Easy Chicken Fajita Nacho Skillet Bake

This dish features tender chicken cooked with bell peppers and onions, layered with tortilla chips and topped with melted cheese. The recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 bell pepper, sliced
1 onion, sliced
1 packet fajita seasoning mix
4 cups tortilla chips
2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
1/2 cup salsa
Chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)
Sour cream for serving (optional)

Instructions

Cook the Chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
Add Vegetables: Stir in the sliced bell pepper and onion. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
Season: Sprinkle the fajita seasoning mix over the chicken and vegetables, stirring to combine. Add a splash of water if needed to help distribute the seasoning.
Layer the Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove the skillet from heat and layer the tortilla chips evenly over the chicken mixture. Pour salsa over the chips and sprinkle the shredded cheese on top.
Bake: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve: Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped cilantro if desired. Serve hot with sour cream on the side.