Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas (Printable)

Juicy chicken and bell peppers roasted together on a single pan for an easy, flavorful dinner.

# Components:

→ Chicken

01 - 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, thinly sliced

→ Vegetables

02 - 2 bell peppers, assorted colors, sliced into strips
03 - 1 large red onion, thinly sliced into wedges

→ Marinade and Seasoning

04 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
05 - 2 teaspoons chili powder
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
07 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
10 - 0.5 teaspoon salt
11 - 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
12 - 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional

→ To Serve

13 - Warm flour or corn tortillas
14 - Lime wedges
15 - Fresh chopped cilantro
16 - Sour cream, salsa, and/or guacamole, optional

# Method:

01 - Set oven to 425°F and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
02 - Whisk together olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper if using in a large bowl.
03 - Add chicken strips, bell peppers, and red onion into the bowl and toss until all pieces are evenly coated with the seasoning blend.
04 - Spread the chicken and vegetables in a single even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, stirring halfway through, until chicken is fully cooked and vegetables are tender with light charring.
06 - Serve hot with warmed tortillas, fresh lime wedges, chopped cilantro, and optional sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy weeknight dinner with minimal cleanup
  • Customizable with protein and toppings
02 -
  • Marinate the chicken for up to 2 hours for even more depth of flavor
  • You can swap chicken for sliced beef, shrimp, or portobello mushrooms for variation
03 -
  • Raid the fridge for extra veggies to roast alongside the chicken and peppers
  • For meal prep, store cooked fajita mixture in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat as needed
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