Description
Easy, colorful, and full of flavor, these sheet pan chicken fajitas are the perfect mess-free dinner. Ready in 40 minutes and great for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
For the Fajitas:
2½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 sweet bell peppers (mixed colors), seeded and thinly sliced
2 onions, peeled and thinly sliced
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
For the Seasoning Mixture:
3 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons oregano
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon coriander
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Other:
1 lime, sliced
Fajita-sized tortillas
Salsa and/or guacamole
Shredded cheese
Freshly chopped green onion or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
In a small bowl, whisk together all ingredients for the seasoning mixture and set aside.
Preheat oven to 425°F and place rack in the upper-middle position. Lightly grease a large rimmed sheet pan.
Towel-dry chicken breasts thoroughly and pound to an even ½-inch thickness. Slice into ½-inch wide strips.
Toss chicken strips with the seasoning mixture until fully coated.
Spread sliced bell peppers and onions evenly on the sheet pan. Sprinkle with 1 tsp kosher salt and ¼ tsp black pepper.
Arrange seasoned chicken on top of vegetables in a single layer, avoiding overlap. Drizzle olive oil evenly over the top.
Bake uncovered for 10 minutes. Remove, toss ingredients gently, and return to oven for another 10 minutes or until chicken is just cooked through.
Drizzle with lime juice and serve immediately with your favorite toppings and sides.
Notes
Drying and pounding the chicken helps ensure juicy, evenly cooked strips.
Do not overcrowd or overlap the ingredients on the pan — this allows proper roasting, not steaming.
Tossing the ingredients halfway ensures everything cooks and browns evenly.
Serve with Cilantro Lime Rice or Black Bean Dip for a complete meal.
Use corn tortillas or rice for a gluten-free option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Bake Sheet Pan
- Cuisine: Mexican American Tex-Mex
