Description
This Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas recipe combines juicy, seasoned chicken with colorful bell peppers and red onions, all roasted to perfection on a single baking sheet. It’s a quick, easy, and flavorful meal that’s perfect for weeknight dinners. Served with warm tortillas and optional toppings like sour cream and avocado, these fajitas offer the classic Tex-Mex experience with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Vegetables
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
- 2 bell peppers (any color), sliced
- 1 medium red onion, sliced
Seasoning & Others
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lime, juiced
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
To Serve
- Tortillas
- Optional toppings: sour cream, avocado, salsa, cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it’s hot and ready for roasting the chicken and vegetables evenly.
- Combine ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the sliced chicken, bell peppers, and red onion, preparing them for seasoning.
- Season mixture: Drizzle the olive oil over the chicken and vegetables, sprinkle with fajita seasoning, salt, and pepper. Toss thoroughly to coat everything evenly with the flavors.
- Arrange on baking sheet: Spread the seasoned chicken and vegetables in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or lightly greased to prevent sticking.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and vegetables are tender with slight caramelization.
- Add lime juice: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and squeeze fresh lime juice over the cooked mixture to brighten the flavors.
- Serve: Serve the hot chicken and vegetables immediately with warm tortillas. Garnish with chopped cilantro and your choice of optional toppings like sour cream, avocado, salsa, or cheese for a complete fajita experience.
Notes
- For spicier fajitas, add some sliced jalapeños or sprinkle cayenne pepper along with fajita seasoning.
- Use a mix of bell pepper colors to add vibrant color and varied sweetness.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in an oven or stovetop.
- To make it gluten free, serve with corn tortillas instead of flour tortillas.
- Homemade fajita seasoning can be made with chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.
