Description
This Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas recipe is a quick, vibrant, and flavorful weeknight dinner that combines juicy chicken strips with colorful bell peppers and onions all baked together on a single sheet pan. Infused with fajita seasoning, garlic, and fresh lime juice, this dish is easy to prepare, healthy, and perfect for serving with warm tortillas and your favorite toppings like avocado, sour cream, or salsa.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Vegetables
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 (1.5 oz) package fajita seasoning (or homemade fajita seasoning blend)
- 1½ pounds chicken breast, cut into ½-inch strips
- 4 large bell peppers, sliced (any color mix – green, red, orange, yellow)
- 2 small onions, cut into thin wedges (red, yellow, or mixed)
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
Finishing and Serving
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (or to taste)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (or to taste)
- Flour tortillas (for serving)
- Favorite toppings for serving (avocado, sour cream, salsa, extra lime, etc.)
Instructions
- Season: Add the olive oil, fajita seasoning, chicken strips, sliced peppers, onions, and minced garlic into a very large ziplock bag. Seal it tightly and shake well to evenly coat all ingredients with the seasoning mixture. Marinate the mixture in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to enhance the flavors.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Spread the marinated chicken and vegetable mixture evenly on a rimmed baking sheet; line it with aluminum foil for easier cleanup if desired. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring once halfway through cooking, until the chicken is fully cooked and the vegetables have softened. Optionally, broil for 2 to 3 minutes at the end to achieve a slight char and extra flavor.
- Finish: Remove the sheet pan from the oven. Toss the cooked chicken and vegetables with fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro to brighten the dish. Serve the fajita mixture warm in flour tortillas, accompanied by your choice of favorite toppings like avocado slices, sour cream, salsa, or additional lime wedges.
Notes
- You can make your own fajita seasoning by mixing chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Marinating for 30 minutes is recommended but can be increased up to 2 hours for deeper flavor.
- Use a rimmed baking sheet to prevent juices from spilling during baking.
- For a gluten-free option, serve with corn tortillas instead of flour tortillas.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
