Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas (Printable)

Tex-Mex dish featuring tender chicken and bell peppers roasted on a single pan.

# What You Need:

→ Protein & Marinade

01 - 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced 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

# Step-by-Step:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or foil.
02 - Combine olive oil, chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and lime juice in a large bowl; whisk to blend evenly.
03 - Add chicken strips to the marinade and toss thoroughly to ensure all pieces are coated uniformly.
04 - Arrange marinated chicken strips, and sliced bell peppers and onion evenly across the prepared sheet pan; toss vegetables with any leftover marinade to enhance flavor.
05 - Place the sheet pan in the oven and roast for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring once halfway through cooking, until chicken reaches safe internal temperature and vegetables are tender with slight caramelization.
06 - Serve the roasted chicken and vegetable mixture immediately with warmed tortillas; garnish with chopped cilantro, sliced avocado, sour cream, and lime wedges as preferred.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Everything happens on one pan, so cleanup is literally just crumpling up some foil
  • The marinade does double duty seasoning both chicken and vegetables
  • These reheat beautifully for lunch the next day, if they last that long
02 -
  • Dont overcrowd the pan or the vegetables will steam instead of roast
  • Stir halfway through so nothing gets too dark on the bottom
  • Let the chicken rest for just a couple of minutes before serving so the juices redistribute
03 -
  • Slice all your vegetables the same thickness so they finish cooking at the same time
  • Marinate the chicken for up to an hour if you have time, but even 10 minutes makes a difference
  • Line your pan with heavy-duty foil if you plan to cook for a crowd
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