Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas (Printable View)

Tender chicken breasts roasted with colorful peppers and onions for an easy, vibrant Tex-Mex dish.

# Ingredient List:

→ Proteins

01 - 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into thin strips

→ Vegetables

02 - 2 large bell peppers red yellow or green sliced into strips
03 - 1 large red onion sliced into thin wedges
04 - 2 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped optional for garnish
05 - 1 lime cut into wedges

→ Marinade and Seasonings

06 - 2 tbsp olive oil
07 - 1.5 tsp chili powder
08 - 1 tsp ground cumin
09 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
10 - 0.5 tsp garlic powder
11 - 0.5 tsp onion powder
12 - 0.5 tsp dried oregano
13 - 0.5 tsp salt
14 - 0.25 tsp black pepper

→ To Serve

15 - 8 small corn or flour tortillas warmed
16 - Optional toppings sour cream guacamole salsa shredded cheese

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line large sheet pan with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
02 - In large bowl whisk together olive oil chili powder cumin smoked paprika garlic powder onion powder oregano salt and black pepper.
03 - Add chicken strips bell peppers and onion to bowl. Toss well until everything is evenly coated with marinade.
04 - Spread chicken and vegetables in single layer on prepared sheet pan.
05 - Roast for 18 to 20 minutes stirring halfway until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized.
06 - Remove from oven. Squeeze fresh lime juice over fajitas and sprinkle with chopped cilantro if desired.
07 - Serve immediately with warm tortillas and choice of toppings.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The cleanup is practically nonexistent, which means more time enjoying dinner and less time scrubbing pans at the sink
  • Everything roasts together so the chicken absorbs all those sweet pepper and onion flavors while the vegetables get tender and slightly charred
02 -
  • Dont overcrowd the pan or the vegetables will steam instead of roast, losing those delicious caramelized edges
  • Letting the sheet pan cool for just a few minutes after removing it helps the flavors settle and makes serving easier
03 -
  • Cutting all your vegetables into similar sized strips ensures even cooking and better texture
  • The smoked paprika is what gives these fajitas that grilled flavor without firing up the barbecue

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