Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas – Ready in 30 Minutes
🌮 Sheet Pan Fajitas Recipe
A quick, one-pan Mexican-inspired dish loaded with tender chicken, colorful peppers, and onions — seasoned to perfection. Baked on a sheet pan for easy prep and clean-up!
🍽 Ingredients (Serves 4):
For the fajitas:
1½ lbs (680g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, sliced into strips
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 medium onion, sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional toppings / serving suggestions:
Warm flour tortillas
Guacamole
Salsa or hot sauce
Sour cream or Greek yogurt
Diced tomatoes
Lime wedges
Fresh cilantro
🍳 Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) . - Toss the Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine chicken strips, bell peppers, and onion slices.
Add olive oil and all the spices (chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper).
Toss everything together until well coated. - Bake
Spread the mixture evenly onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake for 15–20 minutes , flipping halfway through, until the chicken is fully cooked and the veggies are tender and slightly charred. - Serve Hot
Warm the tortillas in the oven or microwave.
Serve the fajitas straight from the pan with your favorite toppings on the side.
✅ Tips:
Add mushrooms, zucchini, or pineapple for extra flavor or color.
Double the batch and store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Use shrimp or tofu instead of chicken for a different version.
🕒 Total Time: 30–35 minutes
🔪 Difficulty: Easy
🍽 Perfect For: Weeknight dinners, meal prep, or taco night!
