Description
These Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas are a quick and easy one-pan meal that’s perfect for a busy weeknight. Tender chicken strips, colorful bell peppers, and onions are seasoned with a flavorful blend of spices, then roasted to perfection. Serve the fajitas wrapped in warm tortillas with your favorite toppings for a delicious and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
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Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into 1/2-inch thick strips
- 3 bell peppers (green, yellow, and red), cored and sliced into strips
- 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons oil (vegetable or canola oil)
- 1 lime
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 8–10 small flour tortillas
Fajita Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Desired Fajita Toppings:
- Sour cream
- Sliced avocado or guacamole
- Pico de gallo
- Shredded cheese
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 425°F. Grease a large sheet pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- Season and Arrange: Combine fajita seasoning ingredients in a small bowl. Lay sliced vegetables on the sheet pan and place chicken strips on top. Sprinkle seasoning over chicken and vegetables, add minced garlic, drizzle with oil, toss to coat evenly.
- Cook: Roast in the oven for 15-20 minutes until chicken is cooked through. Warm tortillas in foil during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Finish and Serve: Squeeze lime juice over fajitas, sprinkle with cilantro. Serve in warm tortillas with desired toppings.
Notes
- Slice chicken against the grain for tenderness.
- Prepare veggies and chicken ahead for convenience.
- Freeze seasoned chicken and veggies for future meals.
- Try crockpot fajitas using diced tomatoes.
- Explore vegetarian fajita options.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 424 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 519mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 87mg