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Sheet pan chicken fajitas topped with lime wedges.
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Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas Recipe

Skip the restaurant options, and make this homemade sheet pan chicken fajitas recipe with a homemade seasoning in 30 minutes instead!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, tex mex
Keyword: chicken fajita sheet pan, chicken fajitas sheet pan, sheet pan chicken fajita, sheet pan chicken fajitas, sheet pan chicken fajitas recipe, sheet pan fajitas chicken
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Food Dolls

Equipment

  • 1 Large Sheet Pan

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds chicken breasts or thighs cut into thin strips
  • 3 bell peppers mixed colors, sliced into thin strips
  • 1 large red onion sliced into thin strips
  • 6 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 packet 1 ounce fajita seasoning mix (or use the homemade blend below)

Optional Homemade Fajita Seasoning:

  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, for heat

For Serving:

  • Warm tortillas flour or corn
  • Toppings: shredded cheese sour cream, guacamole, salsa, lime wedges, chopped cilantro

Instructions

Preheat Oven:

  • Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

Prepare the Ingredients:

  • Slice the chicken, peppers, and onion, garlic into thin strips and place them on a large sheet pan.
    1 ½ pounds chicken breasts or thighs, 3 bell peppers, 1 large red onion, 6 garlic cloves

Season the Mixture:

  • Drizzle the olive oil over the chicken and vegetables.
    2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • Sprinkle the fajita seasoning evenly over the mixture. Toss everything together until well coated.
    1 packet

Bake:

  • Spread the mixture out into an even layer on the sheet pan.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/75°C) and the vegetables are tender.

Serve:

  • Remove the sheet pan from the oven and give everything a final toss.
  • Serve the chicken and vegetables in warm tortillas with your favorite toppings.

Notes

Tips: 
  • Add a squeeze of lime juice after baking for extra flavor.
  • Double the recipe to meal prep for the week.
  • For extra char, broil the fajitas for 2-3 minutes after baking.
*Nutrition information does not include tortillas or toppings. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 188kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 133mg | Potassium: 492mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 130IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 2mg
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