Bold, colorful, and packed with flavor, these Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas are an easy one-pan dinner made in just 30 minutes — a guaranteed crowd-pleaser with minimal cleanup!
📝 Description
If you’re searching for a dinner that’s fast, delicious, and doesn’t leave a pile of dishes behind, these Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas are your answer. Juicy strips of chicken breast are tossed in a homemade fajita seasoning and roasted with bell peppers and onions until perfectly caramelized — all on a single sheet pan.
This recipe delivers everything you love about classic fajitas with none of the hassle. Serve them sizzling hot in warm tortillas with your favorite toppings like avocado, salsa, lime, and sour cream. It’s a Tex-Mex weeknight win!
🧂 Ingredients (U.S. Standard Measurements)
For the Fajitas:
- 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
- 3 bell peppers (any colors), thinly sliced
- 1 large red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lime
- Warm flour or corn tortillas, for serving
Homemade Fajita Seasoning:
- 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Optional Toppings:
- Sliced avocado or guacamole
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Fresh cilantro
- Shredded cheese
- Salsa or pico de gallo
- Lime wedges
🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
2. Season Chicken & Veggies
In a large bowl, combine sliced chicken, bell peppers, and onion. Drizzle with olive oil and lime juice. Sprinkle all fajita seasoning ingredients over the top and toss until everything is evenly coated.
3. Spread on Sheet Pan
Spread the mixture in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet, making sure the chicken strips are not overlapping too much.
4. Roast
Bake for 20–25 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender and slightly charred on the edges.
5. Serve
Serve immediately with warm tortillas and your choice of toppings.
🔁 Variation (From Me!)
🌱 Vegetarian Sheet Pan Fajitas
Replace chicken with sliced portobello mushrooms and add zucchini or black beans. Roast the same way for a hearty, plant-based version!
🧠 Tips & Tricks
- Cut chicken and veggies to similar sizes so they cook evenly.
- Want extra char? Broil for 2–3 minutes at the end.
- Meal prep–friendly: make ahead and reheat for tacos, salads, or rice bowls.
- Warm tortillas in foil in the oven for the last 5 minutes of baking.
- Add a handful of cherry tomatoes for a sweet pop of flavor.
🔢 Nutrition Facts (Per Serving, without toppings, based on 6 servings)
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
🍽 Perfect For
- Quick weeknight dinners
- Meal prep
- Healthy family meals
- Tacos, bowls, or wraps
- Casual entertaining
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