Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas (Printable version)

Juicy chicken and colorful peppers roasted together for an effortless Tex-Mex dinner.

# 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

# Directions:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything cooks on one pan, so you can actually sit down when dinner is ready instead of scrubbing pots.
  • The smoky roasted peppers taste better than anything you'd get from a skillet, with crispy edges and sweet caramelized bits.
  • It works on your schedule because you can prep the marinade in the morning and toss it together after work.
02 -
  • Crowding the pan makes everything soggy instead of caramelized; if you have a lot of vegetables, use two pans or roast in batches.
  • Stirring halfway through is not optional, because the edges will char while the centers stay pale if you forget.
03 -
  • Let the chicken sit in the marinade for even just five minutes while you chop the vegetables, and the flavor will soak in deeper.
  • Use the broiler for the last two minutes if you want extra char on the peppers, but watch it closely or you'll go from perfect to burnt.
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