Sheet pan chicken fajitas
Sheet pan chicken fajitas
Ingredients
For the Fajitas
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced into 1/4 inch strips
- 3 bell peppers, any color, cored, seeded, and thinly sliced
- 1 yellow onion, large, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Fajita Seasoning
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For Serving
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 8 flour or corn tortillas, warmed
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 avocado, sliced or diced
- 1/2 cup salsa
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a large sheet pan (approximately 13x18 inches) with parchment paper for easier cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400°F - 2
In a small bowl, combine all the fajita seasoning ingredients: chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
On the prepared sheet pan, spread out the sliced chicken, bell peppers, and yellow onion. Drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle the fajita seasoning evenly over the chicken and vegetables. Using your hands or tongs, toss everything together directly on the sheet pan until thoroughly coated.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Spread the chicken and vegetables into a single layer on the sheet pan to ensure even cooking and browning. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender-crisp and slightly charred. For extra char, you can broil for the last 2-3 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400°F - 5
While the fajitas are baking, warm the tortillas according to package instructions. This can be done in a microwave, on a dry skillet, or wrapped in foil in the oven for a few minutes.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Remove the sheet pan from the oven. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the cooked fajitas. Serve immediately with warm tortillas and your desired toppings such as fresh cilantro, sour cream, sliced avocado, and salsa.
⏱️ 3 min
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Sheet pan chicken fajitas
Ingredients
For the Fajitas
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced into 1/4 inch strips
- 3 bell peppers, any color, cored, seeded, and thinly sliced
- 1 yellow onion, large, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Fajita Seasoning
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For Serving
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 8 flour or corn tortillas, warmed
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 avocado, sliced or diced
- 1/2 cup salsa
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a large sheet pan (approximately 13x18 inches) with parchment paper for easier cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400°F - 2
In a small bowl, combine all the fajita seasoning ingredients: chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
On the prepared sheet pan, spread out the sliced chicken, bell peppers, and yellow onion. Drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle the fajita seasoning evenly over the chicken and vegetables. Using your hands or tongs, toss everything together directly on the sheet pan until thoroughly coated.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Spread the chicken and vegetables into a single layer on the sheet pan to ensure even cooking and browning. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender-crisp and slightly charred. For extra char, you can broil for the last 2-3 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400°F - 5
While the fajitas are baking, warm the tortillas according to package instructions. This can be done in a microwave, on a dry skillet, or wrapped in foil in the oven for a few minutes.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Remove the sheet pan from the oven. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the cooked fajitas. Serve immediately with warm tortillas and your desired toppings such as fresh cilantro, sour cream, sliced avocado, and salsa.
⏱️ 3 min