Sheet Pan Chicken Fajita Bake
Sheet Pan Chicken Fajita Bake
Ingredients
For the Fajita Bake
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch strips
- 2 bell peppers, any color, cored, seeded, and sliced
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 1 sweet potato, medium, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 can black beans, 15 ounces, rinsed and drained
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lime, juiced
For the Fajita Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For Serving
- 8 flour tortillas, small, warmed
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
- 1/2 cup sour cream, for serving
- 1 avocado, sliced, for serving
- 1/2 cup salsa, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create your fajita seasoning blend.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken strips, sliced bell peppers, sliced red onion, diced sweet potato, and rinsed black beans. Drizzle with olive oil and fresh lime juice, tossing gently to ensure all ingredients are coated.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Sprinkle the prepared fajita seasoning mixture over the chicken and vegetables. Toss again until everything is evenly coated with the spices.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Spread the seasoned chicken and vegetable mixture in a single layer on the prepared sheet pan. Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure even cooking and browning.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring the mixture halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F) and the vegetables are tender-crisp and slightly caramelized.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400
- 7
While the fajitas are baking, warm your flour tortillas according to package directions. This can be done in a microwave, on a dry skillet, or wrapped in foil in the oven during the last few minutes of baking.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Remove the sheet pan from the oven. Serve the hot fajita mixture immediately with warm tortillas, garnished with fresh cilantro, and accompanied by sour cream, sliced avocado, and salsa for a complete meal.
⏱️ 5 min
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Sheet Pan Chicken Fajita Bake
Ingredients
For the Fajita Bake
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch strips
- 2 bell peppers, any color, cored, seeded, and sliced
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 1 sweet potato, medium, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 can black beans, 15 ounces, rinsed and drained
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lime, juiced
For the Fajita Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For Serving
- 8 flour tortillas, small, warmed
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
- 1/2 cup sour cream, for serving
- 1 avocado, sliced, for serving
- 1/2 cup salsa, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create your fajita seasoning blend.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken strips, sliced bell peppers, sliced red onion, diced sweet potato, and rinsed black beans. Drizzle with olive oil and fresh lime juice, tossing gently to ensure all ingredients are coated.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Sprinkle the prepared fajita seasoning mixture over the chicken and vegetables. Toss again until everything is evenly coated with the spices.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Spread the seasoned chicken and vegetable mixture in a single layer on the prepared sheet pan. Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure even cooking and browning.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring the mixture halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F) and the vegetables are tender-crisp and slightly caramelized.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400 - 7
While the fajitas are baking, warm your flour tortillas according to package directions. This can be done in a microwave, on a dry skillet, or wrapped in foil in the oven during the last few minutes of baking.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Remove the sheet pan from the oven. Serve the hot fajita mixture immediately with warm tortillas, garnished with fresh cilantro, and accompanied by sour cream, sliced avocado, and salsa for a complete meal.
⏱️ 5 min