Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas (Printer View)

Juicy chicken strips and bell peppers roasted together for an easy, flavorful weeknight dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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, sliced into thin wedges

→ Marinade & 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 ground black pepper
12 - 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

→ To Serve

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

# Method Steps:

01 - Set the oven to 425°F and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
02 - Whisk olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and optional cayenne pepper in a large bowl.
03 - Add chicken strips, bell peppers, and red onion to the bowl and toss thoroughly until evenly coated with the seasoning.
04 - Spread the coated chicken and vegetables evenly in a single layer on the prepared sheet.
05 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, tossing halfway through, until the chicken is cooked and vegetables are tender with slight charring.
06 - Immediately serve with warm tortillas, a squeeze of lime, and optional toppings such as cilantro, sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Minimal cleanup in one sheet pan
  • Full of flavor and ready in under 40 minutes
02 -
  • For extra flavor, marinate the chicken for up to 2 hours before roasting
  • This recipe is gluten-free when served with corn tortillas
03 -
  • Swap chicken for beef, shrimp, or mushrooms to change things up
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat for quick lunches
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