Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
A quick and flavorful sheet pan recipe featuring chicken and colorful peppers, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast tenders, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 green pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 red pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 yellow pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Fresh cracked pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
- Arrange the chicken pieces, onion, and peppers in a single layer on the sheet pan.
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and vegetables.
- Sprinkle the spices evenly over everything.
- Toss to coat the chicken and veggies thoroughly.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then stir to redistribute items for even cooking.
- Bake for an additional 5 minutes.
- Switch the oven to Broil and broil for 2–3 minutes until edges are charred.
- Serve with warm tortillas and your favorite toppings.
Notes
Chicken thighs can be used for a richer flavor. Adjust cooking times as needed. For gluten-free, use corn tortillas or lettuce wraps.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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