Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas (Printable Version)

Juicy chicken and peppers roasted on one pan for a simple and vibrant Tex-Mex dinner.

# What You Need:

→ Protein & Marinade

01 - 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into 0.5 inch strips
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1.5 teaspoons chili powder
04 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
05 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
08 - 0.5 teaspoon salt
09 - 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
10 - Juice of 1 lime

→ Vegetables

11 - 1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced
12 - 1 large yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
13 - 1 large green bell pepper, thinly sliced
14 - 1 large red onion, thinly sliced

→ To Serve

15 - 8 small flour or corn tortillas, warmed
16 - 0.5 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
17 - 1 avocado, sliced (optional)
18 - 0.5 cup sour cream (optional)
19 - 1 lime, cut into wedges

# How To Make It:

01 - Set oven to 425°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or foil.
02 - Combine olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and lime juice in a large bowl.
03 - Add chicken strips to the bowl and toss until evenly coated with marinade.
04 - Distribute chicken, bell peppers, and onion evenly on the prepared sheet pan. Toss vegetables with any remaining marinade.
05 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until chicken is fully cooked and vegetables are tender with slight caramelization.
06 - Serve the hot fajita mixture with warmed tortillas. Garnish as desired with cilantro, avocado, sour cream, and lime wedges.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • One pan means one cleanup, and that alone might change your weeknight dinner game.
  • The chicken stays impossibly juicy while the peppers get these caramelized edges that taste almost sweet.
  • It looks fancy enough to serve guests, but it's so straightforward you can throw it together without breaking a sweat.
02 -
  • Don't skip the step of stirring halfway through—the bottom pieces need to meet the hot pan to get that caramelization, and the top pieces need to rotate so they cook evenly.
  • If your chicken finishes before your peppers look caramelized enough, pull the chicken to a side of the pan and give the peppers a few more minutes alone in the heat.
03 -
  • Slice your chicken and peppers slightly thinner than you think you need—they cook more evenly and finish at exactly the right time together.
  • If you're cooking for a crowd, you can double this recipe on two sheet pans and have everyone eat at the same time instead of in shifts.
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