Description
This vibrant and easy Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas recipe brings together tender chicken breast pieces and a colorful medley of bell peppers and onions, all seasoned with a bold blend of southwestern spices and roasted to perfection on a single pan. Perfect for a quick, flavorful weeknight dinner that requires minimal cleanup, these fajitas can be effortlessly served with warm tortillas and your favorite toppings for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Protein and Vegetables
- 1 pound chicken breast tenders, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
Seasoning and Oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for roasting the chicken and vegetables evenly on the sheet pan.
- Prepare the ingredients: Arrange the 1 pound of chicken breast tenders, sliced red onion, and the three varieties of sliced bell peppers (green, red, yellow) in a single layer on a large baking sheet to ensure even cooking.
- Season the mixture: Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the chicken and veggies. Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, dried oregano, onion powder, kosher salt, and freshly cracked pepper over the top. Toss everything thoroughly to coat all pieces with the spices and oil.
- Bake initially: Place the sheet pan in the oven and bake for 10 minutes to start cooking the chicken and soften the vegetables.
- Stir and continue baking: Remove the pan to stir and turn the chicken and veggies to promote even cooking, then return it to the oven to bake for an additional 5 minutes.
- Broil for crispiness: Switch your oven to broil on high. Broil the fajitas for 2-3 minutes to achieve a slightly crispy and charred edge, enhancing the texture and flavor.
- Serve: Remove from oven and serve the fajitas on warm flour tortillas along with your favorite toppings such as sour cream, guacamole, shredded cheese, or salsa.
- Enjoy and feedback: If you enjoyed this simple and tasty recipe, please leave a 5-star rating and share a review to help others try this delicious meal.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chopped jalapeños before baking.
- Use gluten-free tortillas or lettuce wraps to make this dish gluten-free friendly.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in a skillet or microwave.
- Add a squeeze of fresh lime juice after cooking for added brightness and acidity.
- Feel free to substitute chicken breast with chicken thighs for juicier meat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Broiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 1/4 of recipe without tortillas)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
