Description
These Easy Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas are a quick, flavorful dinner with minimal cleanup, perfect for busy weeknights. Juicy chicken, sweet peppers, and savory seasoning combine for a satisfying meal everyone can customize.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, sliced thin
- 2 cups bell peppers, any colors, sliced
- 1 medium onion, yellow or red, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil (helps everything roast instead of steam)
- 1 lime cut into wedges for squeezing at the end
- 8 pieces tortillas, flour or corn
- 2 tbsp fajita seasoning, homemade or store bought
Optional Ingredients
- 2 cloves garlic, sliced
- 1 small jalapeno, sliced (for heat)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Slice the chicken, peppers, and onion into similar sizes to ensure even cooking.
- In a large bowl, toss the sliced chicken, peppers, onion, olive oil, and fajita seasoning together until well coated.
- Spread the mixture evenly on a large sheet pan.
Cooking
- Bake for about 18 to 22 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and the veggies are soft with some browned spots.
- Squeeze fresh lime over everything right when it comes out of the oven.
- Warm the tortillas while the pan rests for a minute or two, then serve with the fajitas.
Notes
For best results, use a large sheet pan to avoid overcrowding, which can lead to steaming instead of roasting. Customize by using shrimp or steak as alternatives to chicken. Leftovers can be great in quesadillas or salads.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: dinner, Main Course
- Cuisine: Tex Mex