Description
Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas are a vibrant, flavorful, and easy weeknight dinner where tender chicken strips and colorful bell peppers are seasoned and baked together on a single sheet pan for minimal cleanup and maximum taste.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasoning
- 2 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
- 3 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
Vegetables and Extras
- 4 whole sweet bell peppers (mixture of colors, seeded and thinly sliced)
- 2 whole onions (peeled and thinly sliced)
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lime (sliced)
- Tortillas (Fajita-sized)
- Salsa (as desired)
- Shredded cheese (as desired)
- Green onion (freshly chopped, or cilantro for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare seasoning mixture: In a small bowl, whisk together all the seasoning mixture ingredients until well combined and set aside.
- Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and position the rack in the upper middle. Lightly grease a large rimmed baking sheet.
- Prepare chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with a towel and pound to an even thickness of about ½ inch. Slice chicken into ½ inch wide strips, ensuring there is no excess moisture. Toss the chicken strips thoroughly with the seasoning mixture to coat evenly.
- Arrange vegetables and chicken on sheet pan: Spread the sliced bell peppers and onions evenly on the greased baking sheet. Sprinkle the vegetables with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Lay the seasoned chicken strips evenly on top without overlapping. Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the chicken and vegetables.
- Bake fajitas: Place the sheet pan uncovered in the oven and bake for 10 minutes. Remove, toss everything gently to ensure even coating of oil and seasoning, then return to the oven and bake for another 10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve: Drizzle fresh lime juice over the fajitas and serve immediately with warmed tortillas, salsa, shredded cheese, and garnishes such as chopped green onion or cilantro.
Notes
- Ensure chicken strips are patted dry before seasoning to help the seasoning stick and avoid steaming.
- Use a variety of bell pepper colors for a more vibrant dish.
- Feel free to customize garnishes such as adding avocado slices, sour cream, or jalapeño for extra flavor.
- Use fajita-sized tortillas to easily wrap the filling and enhance the authentic experience.
- For a spicier kick, add extra chili powder or a pinch of cayenne pepper to the seasoning.
- This dish is perfect for meal prep since leftovers keep well and reheat quickly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 313 kcal
- Sugar: 0.4 g
- Sodium: 1391 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.02 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 41 g
- Cholesterol: 121 mg
