Description
Sheet pan chicken fajitas are a quick and flavorful one-pan meal, perfect for busy weeknights. Juicy, seasoned chicken, vibrant bell peppers, and onions roast together for bold Tex-Mex flavors with minimal effort. Serve with warm tortillas and your favorite toppings for a customizable and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
- 3 bell peppers (red, yellow, and green), sliced
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Juice of 1 lime
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Sour cream, guacamole, or salsa (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Prepare the Chicken and Vegetables
- In a large bowl, combine sliced chicken, bell peppers, and onion. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat evenly.
- Season the Mixture
- In a small bowl, mix chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Sprinkle the seasoning over the chicken and veggies, tossing until evenly coated.
- Bake the Fajitas
- Spread the mixture evenly on the baking sheet. Bake for 18-22 minutes, stirring halfway, until chicken is cooked and vegetables are tender.
- Add Lime Juice
- Remove from oven and squeeze fresh lime juice over the fajitas. Toss to combine.
- Warm the Tortillas
- While fajitas bake, warm tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat or wrap in foil and place in the oven.
- Serve and Enjoy
- Serve hot with warm tortillas, fresh cilantro, and optional toppings like sour cream, guacamole, or salsa.
Notes
- Make It Spicy: Add cayenne pepper or diced jalapeños.
- Low-Carb Option: Serve over cauliflower rice or in lettuce wraps.
- Different Proteins: Swap chicken for shrimp, steak, or tofu.
- Extra Veggies: Add mushrooms, zucchini, or cherry tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Keywords: Sheet pan chicken fajitas, one-pan meal, Tex-Mex recipe, quick weeknight dinner, easy chicken fajitas