Description
Sheet pan chicken fajitas bring sizzling Mexican-inspired flavors right to your dinner table with zero fuss and maximum deliciousness. Grab some tortillas, pile on those perfectly seasoned chicken strips and colorful peppers, and get ready for a quick, satisfying meal that makes weeknight cooking a breeze.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 lb chicken breast
Vegetables:
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 onion
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Serving:
- Tortillas
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to precisely 400°F and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Cut 1 lb chicken breast into uniform ½-inch strips to ensure even cooking.
- Slice 1 red bell pepper, 1 green bell pepper, and 1 onion into thin, consistent strips about ¼-inch wide.
- Pour 2 tablespoons olive oil over the chicken and vegetables in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Sprinkle 2 teaspoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon paprika across the mixture.
- Season generously with salt and pepper, then toss everything thoroughly to coat each piece completely.
- Arrange the seasoned chicken and vegetables in a single layer across the sheet pan, ensuring no overlapping to promote proper browning.
- Slide the sheet pan into the preheated 400°F oven and roast for 22 minutes, checking that chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove the pan from the oven and let the fajita mixture rest for 3 minutes to redistribute juices.
- Serve immediately with warm tortillas and your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Slice veggies and chicken uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture across the pan.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to help spices adhere better and promote browning.
- Use a rimmed sheet pan to catch any juices and prevent oven mess during roasting.
- Warm tortillas right before serving by wrapping in foil and placing in the oven for 2-3 minutes to keep them soft and pliable.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Sheet-Pan
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 305 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg