Sheet-Pan Chicken Fajitas (Printable Version)

Juicy chicken and vibrant peppers roasted together for a simple, flavorful weeknight meal.

# 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, thinly sliced into wedges

→ Marinade & Seasoning

04 - 3 tbsp olive oil
05 - 2 tsp chili powder
06 - 1 tsp ground cumin
07 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
08 - 0.5 tsp garlic powder
09 - 0.5 tsp onion powder
10 - 0.5 tsp salt
11 - 0.25 tsp black pepper
12 - 0.25 tsp 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)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and optional cayenne pepper.
03 - Add chicken strips, bell peppers, and red onion to the bowl and toss thoroughly until evenly coated with the seasoning mixture.
04 - Spread the chicken and vegetable mixture evenly in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Roast in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, tossing halfway through, until chicken is fully cooked and vegetables are tender with slight charring.
06 - Serve immediately with warm tortillas, lime wedges, and optional toppings such as chopped cilantro, sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Minimal cleanup: everything cooks on a single sheet pan.
  • Packed with flavor and customizable toppings.
02 -
  • Marinate the chicken for up to 2 hours for even deeper flavor.
  • You can swap chicken for beef, shrimp, or mushrooms for variety.
03 -
  • Toss the veggies and chicken halfway through for even roasting.
  • Use corn tortillas for a gluten-free option and warm them directly on the oven rack for best flavor.
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