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 mins
Cook Time25 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, tex mex
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Servings: 6 servings
- 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
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
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.
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.
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