Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas: Easy Weeknight Dinner Solution
A one-pan Tex-Mex meal with juicy chicken, vibrant peppers, and bold spices. Perfect for weeknights with minimal cleanup and restaurant-quality flavor.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Total Time: 35
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced against the grain
3 medium bell peppers (green, yellow, red)
1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 Tablespoons olive oil
1 whole lime, juiced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
8–10 small flour tortillas
1 Tablespoon chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika (sweet)
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C)
Place chicken, peppers, and onion in a large bowl
Toss with olive oil, lime juice, and half of the seasoning blend (chili powder, paprika, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, cayenne, salt, pepper)
Spread evenly on a rimmed baking sheet
Roast 18-20 minutes, flipping halfway
Let rest 5 minutes; garnish with cilantro and fresh lime juice
Warm tortillas separately in a pan or oven
Assemble fajitas with optional toppings like avocado or lime wedges
Notes
Slicing vegetables thinly ensures even cooking
Substitute red bell peppers with poblano or jalapeño for extra heat
Tortillas can be omitted for a lower-carb option
Store leftovers in an airtight container up to 3 days
Use any color bell peppers you prefer (green, red, orange)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 0.5 cups
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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