Description
Make flavorful chicken fajitas with minimal cleanup using this simple sheet pan recipe. You cook the chicken and vegetables together on one pan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
- 2 large bell peppers (any color), sliced thinly
- 1 large onion, sliced thinly
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 12 small flour or corn tortillas
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easier cleanup.
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced chicken, bell peppers, and onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder to make the seasoning mix.
- Pour the seasoning mix over the chicken and vegetables. Toss everything together until the chicken and vegetables are evenly coated.
- Spread the seasoned chicken and vegetable mixture in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet. Do not overcrowd the pan; use two sheets if necessary to ensure even cooking.
- Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit) and the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- While the fajitas bake, warm the tortillas according to package directions (in the oven, microwave, or a dry skillet).
- Serve the chicken and vegetable mixture immediately in the warmed tortillas with your preferred toppings.
Notes
- Cut the chicken and vegetables into uniform sizes so they cook at the same rate.
- For extra flavor, you can add the juice of one lime to the seasoning mix before tossing.
- If you prefer steak, substitute flank steak cut into thin strips for the chicken. Adjust cooking time slightly if the steak strips are thicker.
- Serve with salsa, sour cream, guacamole, or shredded cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 3 tortillas)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 40
- Cholesterol: 110