Description
This Vibrant Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas recipe offers a quick and easy way to enjoy flavorful Mexican-inspired chicken fajitas. Tender slices of chicken breast are roasted with colorful bell peppers and onions, all seasoned with a blend of chili powder, cumin, and garlic for a deliciously smoky, spicy kick. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, these fajitas come together on a single sheet pan for minimal cleanup and maximum taste. Serve with warm tortillas and your favorite toppings for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
Vegetables
- 1 bell pepper, sliced (any color)
- 1 onion, sliced
Seasonings & Oils
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Serving
- Tortillas for serving
- Optional toppings: avocado, salsa, cheese, cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C) and allow it to fully heat while you prepare the ingredients. This high heat ensures the chicken cooks quickly and the veggies get nicely roasted.
- Combine the ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the sliced chicken breasts, bell pepper, and onion. This step gathers all your main ingredients in one place for easy seasoning.
- Season the mixture: Drizzle the olive oil over the chicken and vegetables. Sprinkle the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper evenly. Toss everything together thoroughly so each piece is coated with the flavorful spices and oil.
- Arrange on sheet pan: Spread the chicken and vegetable mixture evenly across a large sheet pan in a single layer. This helps them cook uniformly and develop a nice roasted texture.
- Bake the fajitas: Place the sheet pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes. Bake until the chicken is cooked through (no longer pink inside) and the vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly. Serve the roasted chicken and vegetables warm wrapped in tortillas with your favorite toppings like avocado, salsa, cheese, or fresh cilantro for added freshness and flavor.
Notes
- You can use any color bell pepper or a mix for a more colorful dish.
- Adjust spices according to your preferred heat level by adding more chili powder or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken with the spices and oil for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Use a rimmed baking sheet to prevent juices from spilling in the oven.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and can be reheated in a skillet or microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Keywords: sheet pan chicken fajitas, chicken fajitas recipe, easy chicken fajitas, baked fajitas, Mexican chicken dinner
