Description
These Easy Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas are bold, colorful, and full of flavor — juicy spiced chicken and roasted veggies cooked all on one pan for a simple, satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- Main Ingredients:
- 1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, sliced into thin strips
- 3 bell peppers (red, yellow, green), thinly sliced
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fajita Seasoning:
- 1 ½ tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Pinch of cayenne (optional)
- For Serving:
- Warm flour or corn tortillas
- Lime wedges
- Sliced avocado or guacamole
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Fresh cilantro
- Shredded cheese or salsa (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large sheet pan with foil or parchment for easy cleanup.
- Thinly slice the chicken, bell peppers, and onion.
- In a large bowl, combine chicken, peppers, and onions. Drizzle with olive oil, add lime juice, and toss with fajita seasoning until evenly coated.
- Spread mixture evenly on the sheet pan. Roast for 20–25 minutes, tossing halfway through, until chicken is cooked through and veggies are caramelized.
- Serve the sizzling fajita mixture in warm tortillas with your favorite toppings like avocado, sour cream, and lime juice.
Notes
Slice everything evenly for even cooking. Use chicken thighs for more juiciness. Prep ahead by storing the seasoned mix in the fridge and roasting when ready to eat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sheet Pan
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: chicken fajitas, sheet pan, easy dinner, one pan, Tex-Mex, meal prep