Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas (Printable Version)

Tender chicken and bell peppers roasted together for a vibrant, flavorful Tex-Mex dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Protein & Marinade

01 - 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 0.5-inch strips
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1.5 tsp chili powder
04 - 1 tsp ground cumin
05 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
06 - 0.5 tsp garlic powder
07 - 0.5 tsp onion powder
08 - 0.5 tsp salt
09 - 0.25 tsp 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 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or foil.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and lime juice until combined.
03 - Add chicken strips to the marinade and toss well to coat evenly.
04 - Spread chicken, bell peppers, and onion evenly on the prepared sheet pan. Toss vegetables with any remaining marinade.
05 - Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until chicken is fully cooked and vegetables are tender with slight caramelization.
06 - Serve hot with warmed tortillas. Garnish with cilantro, avocado slices, sour cream, and lime wedges as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything roasts together so you can set a timer and walk away instead of hovering over a skillet.
  • The high heat gives you those charred edges that make fajitas taste like theyre from a sizzling iron platter.
  • Cleanup takes thirty seconds because its all on one pan.
02 -
  • Do not crowd the pan or your vegetables will steam instead of caramelize, and nobody wants soggy fajitas.
  • Stir halfway through or the bottom layer will char while the top stays pale and sad.
03 -
  • Let the chicken marinate for ten minutes while you prep the vegetables, and the spices will cling better.
  • If your peppers are watery, pat them dry with a towel before tossing so they roast instead of steam.
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