Description
Discover an easy and flavorful 30 Minute Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas recipe that’s perfect for quick weeknight dinners. Loaded with colorful bell peppers, tender chicken, and bold spices, this one-pan meal simplifies dinner prep while delivering maximum taste. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s ideal for meal prepping, healthy eating, and satisfying the entire family with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, sliced into strips
- 3 bell peppers (red, yellow, green), sliced
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Flour or corn tortillas for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine sliced chicken, bell peppers, and onion. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
- Spread seasoned chicken and vegetables evenly on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until chicken is cooked and slightly caramelized.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the fajitas and sprinkle with chopped cilantro. Serve hot with warm tortillas and your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add your favorite spices or hot sauce.
- You can prepare the seasoned chicken and vegetables ahead of time and assemble just before baking.
- Reheat leftovers in the microwave or oven for best results, or use an air fryer for crispier vegetables and chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fajita portion
- Calories: 320 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg