Description
These 30 Minute Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas are a quick dinner dream—juicy, flavorful chicken roasted with colorful peppers and onions, all seasoned with bold Tex-Mex spices. Perfect for a weeknight meal or meal prep, this easy recipe brings together the convenience of a sheet pan with all the sizzle of your favorite fajita restaurant. Whether you’re hunting for a healthy snack, easy dinner, or fun family meal idea, these fajitas deliver big flavor with minimal mess.
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts, sliced into strips
3 bell peppers, mixed colors, sliced
1 large red onion, sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fajita seasoning
1 lime, juiced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
8 small flour tortillas
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 425°F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
2. Slice chicken, bell peppers, and onion into thin strips.
3. In a large bowl, toss chicken and vegetables with olive oil and fajita seasoning until evenly coated.
4. Spread everything evenly on the sheet pan without overcrowding.
5. Roast for 20-22 minutes, stirring halfway through for even cooking.
6. Remove from oven, squeeze lime juice over the top, and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
7. Serve in warm tortillas with desired toppings like sour cream, cheese, or avocado.
Notes
Use a heavy-duty metal sheet pan for even roasting and crispy edges.
Don’t overcrowd the pan or the vegetables will steam instead of roast.
Always finish with lime juice—it brightens all the flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sheet Pan
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fajita
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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