Easy Chicken Fajita Sandwich Recipe

four baked easy chicken fajita sandwiches topped with golden cheese in a square white baking dish.

5 from 2 votes

Easy Chicken Fajita Sandwich Recipe

Transform boring sandwiches into a Mexican-inspired delicacy with this Easy Chicken Fajita Sandwich Recipe! Stuffed with sauteéd onions, peppers, and cheese, it's a drool-worthy homemade recipe that tastes gourmet!

Prep Time10

Cook Time23

Total Time33

Course: dinner, lunch

Cuisine: American, Mexican, tex mex

Keyword: baked chicken recipe, big batch grilled cheese sandwich, big batch sandwiches, chicken fajita sandwich, chicken fajitas, chicken recipe, dinner, easy lunch idea, fajita chicken

Servings: servings

Author: Food Dolls

Ingredients

1-2 Tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic
1 onion chopped
2 chicken breast
1/2 red bell pepper chopped
1/2 yellow bell pepper chopped
1/2 green pepper chopped
2 Tablespoons taco or fajita seasoning mix
Optional: 1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
8 slices bread
1 cup shredded cheese divided
1/4 cup milk
1 large egg

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit, and grease a square baking dish. Set aside.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic, onion, and chicken, and sauté until the chicken is no longer pink. Add the peppers, taco/fajita seasoning, and continue to sauté for 10 minutes or until the peppers soften.
2 chicken breast, 1 onion, 1/2 red bell pepper, 1/2 yellow bell pepper, 1/2 green pepper, 3 cloves garlic, 2 Tablespoons taco or fajita seasoning mix, Optional: 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, 1-2 Tablespoons olive oil
Arrange 4 slices of bread in the prepared baking dish.
8 slices bread
Layer the chicken fajita mixture on top followed by half of the cheese and the remaining bread.
1 cup shredded cheese
In a bowl, whisk the milk and egg until smooth. Pour the egg mixture on top of the bread. Sprinkle the rest of the cheese on top, coating evenly.
1/4 cup milk, 1 large egg
Bake for 20 minutes. Then, set the oven to broil on low for another 2-3 minutes or until the cheese is golden and bubbly. NOTE: Keep a close eye on the sandwiches while they broil as they can burn quickly!
Serve immediately.

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