Description
Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas are a vibrant, flavorful dish that transforms weeknight dinners into exciting culinary adventures. With tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, and aromatic spices all roasted together on one pan, this recipe is perfect for busy families or anyone looking to impress without the fuss. Enjoy these mouthwatering fajitas with warm tortillas and a squeeze of fresh lime juice for an unforgettable meal that’s as easy to clean up as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs), sliced into strips
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine chicken strips, sliced peppers, onion, olive oil, and fajita seasoning. Toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender yet crisp.
- Warm tortillas in a separate pan or microwave just before serving.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the fajitas before assembling in tortillas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 fajitas (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg