Description
Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas are a quick, colorful dinner bursting with juicy chicken, bell peppers, smoky spices, and fresh lime—all made on one easy pan. Perfect for busy nights when you want bold Tex-Mex flavors without the mess!
Ingredients
1 ½ pounds chicken breast tenders
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced into ¼-inch strips
1 red bell pepper, sliced into ¼-inch strips
1 orange bell pepper, sliced into ¼-inch strips
1 small red onion, sliced into ¼-inch strips
1 ½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Several turns freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons chili powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
Lime wedges, for serving
Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
Tortillas, warmed
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
Slice red onion and all bell peppers into even ¼-inch strips. If using whole chicken breasts, cut into strips.
In a large bowl, toss chicken and veggies with olive oil, salt, pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and smoked paprika until well coated. (Or toss directly on the sheet pan for fewer dishes!)
Spray a dark-colored sheet pan with nonstick spray. Spread chicken and veggies evenly in a single layer.
Roast for about 20 minutes, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
For extra char, broil for 1-2 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning.
Squeeze fresh lime juice over the pan, garnish with chopped cilantro, and serve with warm tortillas and your favorite toppings.
Notes
A dark sheet pan helps caramelize the veggies and deepen flavors.
Spice it up with cayenne or sliced jalapeños for more heat.
Leftovers make amazing fajita bowls, salads, or tacos!
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sheet Pan / Oven
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg