sheet pan chicken fajitas
Juicy chicken breast strips roasted with colorful bell peppers and onions on a sheet pan, seasoned with smoky spices for a quick and flavorful fajita dinner.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs chicken breast sliced into thin strips
- 3 medium bell peppers mixed colors, sliced
- 1 medium yellow onion sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp ground cumin
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp salt or to taste
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 8 count small flour tortillas for serving
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C). Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or foil.
- In a large bowl, combine olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the sliced chicken strips, bell peppers, and onion to the bowl. Toss well until everything is evenly coated with the spice mixture.
- Spread the mixture evenly on the prepared sheet pan in a single layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes. Serve hot with warmed flour tortillas and optional toppings like lime wedges, sour cream, or guacamole.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the spice mixture for 30 minutes before cooking. Serve with fresh cilantro and lime wedges for garnish.