Description
These Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas are the ultimate easy dinner idea — quick prep, bold smoky spices, juicy chicken, and perfectly roasted peppers and onions all come together on a single pan. Perfect for busy weeknights, taco nights, or healthy snack cravings. Whether you’re looking for quick dinner recipes, weeknight meal ideas, or simple sheet pan dishes, this one delivers big on flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
3 bell peppers (red, yellow, green), sliced
1 large red onion, sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
Juice of 1 lime
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
8 small flour tortillas
Sour cream, avocado, fresh cilantro, and jalapeño for topping
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
2. Slice chicken, peppers, and onion into thin strips.
3. In a large bowl, combine chicken, peppers, and onion with olive oil, lime juice, and spices. Mix well to coat.
4. Spread mixture in a single layer on a large sheet pan lined with parchment.
5. Roast for 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway through for even roasting.
6. Wrap tortillas in foil and place in oven during the last 5 minutes of cooking to warm.
7. Remove tray from oven and squeeze additional lime juice over the top.
8. Serve with warm tortillas and desired toppings like sour cream, avocado, cilantro, or jalapeño.
Notes
Slice everything to a similar size so it roasts evenly.
Let the seasoned chicken and veggies sit for 10 minutes before roasting to boost flavor.
Use a heavy-duty light-colored sheet pan for best caramelization without burning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sheet Pan
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 fajitas
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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