Description
30 Minute Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas are a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner made with tender chicken, colorful peppers, and bold Tex-Mex spices—all roasted together on one pan for easy cleanup. Serve with warm tortillas and your favorite toppings for a customizable family meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, sliced into thin strips
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Flour or corn tortillas, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
- Place sliced chicken, peppers, and onions on the sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
- Spread everything in a single layer and bake for 20–25 minutes, tossing once halfway through, until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender and slightly charred.
- Remove from the oven, drizzle with lime juice, and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
- Serve immediately with warm tortillas and your favorite toppings such as guacamole, salsa, cheese, or sour cream.
Notes
- Slice chicken and vegetables evenly for consistent cooking.
- For extra heat, add cayenne or hot sauce to the seasoning mix.
- Use portobello mushrooms or tofu for a vegetarian version.
- Reheat leftovers in a skillet for best texture.
- Freeze cooked fajita mixture for up to 3 months—thaw overnight before reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sheet Pan / Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (with tortillas)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
