Description
This Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas Recipe is a quick and colorful one-pan meal featuring juicy chicken strips roasted with vibrant bell peppers and onions, seasoned with a zesty fajita blend. Perfect for busy weeknights, it offers a healthy, balanced dish that’s easy to prepare, full of flavor, and requires minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 1 ½ pounds chicken breasts or thighs, sliced into thin strips
Vegetables
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 1 large onion, sliced into strips
Seasonings and Oils
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Finishing and Serving
- Juice of 1 lime (optional)
- Flour or corn tortillas, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Start by slicing the chicken into thin strips, then cut the bell peppers and onion into similar-sized strips to ensure even cooking and a perfect bite.
- Mix the Seasoning: In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper to create the fajita seasoning blend.
- Toss Chicken and Veggies: Place the chicken, bell peppers, and onions on a large sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly on top. Toss everything together so all pieces are coated with the seasoning.
- Roast in the Oven: Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender with caramelized edges.
- Final Touch and Serve: Squeeze fresh lime juice over the roasted fajitas for brightness just before serving. Serve alongside warm tortillas and your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Even slicing: Cut chicken and vegetables into similar sizes for consistent cooking.
- High heat roasting: A hotter oven temperature helps create beautiful caramelization.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan: Give ingredients space so they roast rather than steam.
- Use fresh seasoning: Homemade fajita seasoning packs more flavor than store-bought blends.
- Let it rest: Allow the chicken to rest a few minutes off the heat for juicier bites.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4 of recipe excluding tortillas)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
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