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Sheet pan chicken fajitas with colorful bell peppers and onions, ready to serve

Proven way to grow Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

This recipe provides a simple and effective method for creating delicious sheet pan chicken fajitas, perfect for a quick and flavorful meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • large baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • small bowl
  • large bowl
  • oven

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs chicken breasts, thinly sliced
  • 3 bell peppers (various colors), sliced
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lime, juiced

Fajita Seasoning

  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
  • In a small bowl, combine all the fajita seasoning ingredients: chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.

Cooking

  • In a large bowl, toss the sliced chicken, bell peppers, and onion with olive oil and the prepared fajita seasoning until everything is evenly coated.
  • Spread the seasoned chicken and vegetables in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet ensuring even cooking.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender-crisp, flipping halfway through.
  • Once cooked, remove the sheet pan from the oven and squeeze fresh lime juice over the fajitas.

Serving

  • Serve the chicken fajitas immediately with warm tortillas and your favorite toppings like salsa, guacamole, and sour cream.

Notes

For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the fajita seasoning. You can also marinate the chicken and vegetables for 30 minutes before baking for deeper flavor.