Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas (Printer-friendly)

Juicy chicken strips with bell peppers and onions roasted on one pan for bold Tex-Mex flavor.

# What You'll Need:

→ Protein & Marinade

01 - 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 0.5-inch strips
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1.5 tsp chili powder
04 - 1 tsp ground cumin
05 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
06 - 0.5 tsp garlic powder
07 - 0.5 tsp onion powder
08 - 0.5 tsp salt
09 - 0.25 tsp black pepper
10 - Juice of 1 lime

→ Vegetables

11 - 1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced
12 - 1 large yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
13 - 1 large green bell pepper, thinly sliced
14 - 1 large red onion, thinly sliced

→ To Serve

15 - 8 small flour or corn tortillas, warmed
16 - 0.5 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
17 - 1 avocado, sliced (optional)
18 - 0.5 cup sour cream (optional)
19 - 1 lime, cut into wedges

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or foil.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and lime juice.
03 - Add chicken strips to the bowl and toss thoroughly to coat them evenly with the marinade.
04 - Spread the marinated chicken, red, yellow, and green bell peppers, and red onion evenly on the prepared sheet pan, tossing the vegetables with any remaining marinade.
05 - Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the chicken is fully cooked and vegetables are tender with slight caramelization.
06 - Serve the hot fajita mixture with warmed tortillas, garnished with chopped cilantro, avocado slices, sour cream, and lime wedges as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • One pan means you can actually sit down when dinner is ready instead of scrubbing a greasy skillet.
  • The oven does all the work while you set the table or finish that email you've been putting off.
  • Peppers get sweet and caramelized in a way that never happens on the stovetop.
  • Leftovers taste even better the next day tucked into a quesadilla or scrambled with eggs.
02 -
  • Do not overcrowd the pan or the vegetables will steam instead of roast, and you'll miss out on those crispy edges.
  • Stir everything halfway through so the pieces on the edges don't burn while the center stays pale.
  • Check the chicken with a thermometer if you're nervous, it should hit 165°F in the thickest part.
03 -
  • Use parchment paper instead of foil if you want even crispier edges, it breathes better and nothing sticks.
  • Let the chicken rest for a minute after it comes out of the oven so the juices redistribute and every bite stays juicy.
  • Taste a piece of pepper before serving and adjust the salt if needed, sometimes they need a pinch more.
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