Description
Ready in under 30 minutes, these Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas are a quick dinner win packed with bold Tex-Mex flavor. Juicy chicken strips, colorful bell peppers, and onions are seasoned to perfection and roasted all on one pan—making this an easy recipe perfect for busy weeknights, quick dinner ideas, and simple food ideas the whole family will enjoy.
Ingredients
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast (or thighs), sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 red onion, sliced
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp garlic powder
1 1/2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
8 small flour tortillas
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or foil.
2. Slice the chicken, bell peppers, and onion into thin strips.
3. Mix garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
4. Combine chicken and vegetables in a large bowl. Add olive oil, lime juice, and seasoning mix. Toss well.
5. Spread the mixture evenly on the sheet pan without overcrowding.
6. Bake for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking.
7. Warm tortillas during the last 5 minutes of baking.
8. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with toppings like sour cream or guacamole.
Notes
Slice ingredients evenly so everything cooks at the same rate.
Use two sheet pans if necessary to avoid steaming the vegetables.
Add extra lime juice after baking for a brighter flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g