Description
Quick and flavorful Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas with juicy chicken, vibrant peppers, and bold spices. A perfect one-pan dinner for busy weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
3 bell peppers (any color), thinly sliced
1 red onion, sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Juice of 1 lime
Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Tortillas, sour cream, guacamole, salsa, or cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment or grease lightly.
2. In a large bowl, combine chicken, peppers, and onion.
3. Add olive oil and all spices. Toss to coat evenly.
4. Spread mixture in a single layer on the baking sheet.
5. Bake for 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until chicken is cooked and veggies tender.
6. Remove from oven and squeeze lime juice over the top.
7. Garnish with chopped cilantro.
8. Serve in tortillas or over rice with optional toppings.
Notes
To spice things up, add sliced jalapeños.
Swap chicken with steak or shrimp for variety.
Great for meal prep — store in airtight container up to 4 days.
Use cauliflower rice or lettuce wraps for a low-carb version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sheet Pan
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 75mg