Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
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Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

Recipe by Table Time TogetherCourse: DinnerCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

15

minutes
Total time

25

minutes

A quick, colorful weeknight dinner that’s full of flavor and ready in just 25 minutes. Juicy chicken strips, crisp-tender bell peppers, and onions roasted together on one pan for easy cleanup!

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced thin

  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced

  • 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced

  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced

  • 1 small red onion, slice

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 2 tsp chili powder

  • 1 tsp smoked paprika

  • 1 tsp cumin

  • ½ tsp garlic powder

  • ½ tsp onion powder

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • Juice of 1 lime

  • Warm flour tortillas (for serving)

  • Optional toppings: sour cream, salsa, avocado, cilantro

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, toss chicken, peppers, and onion with olive oil and all seasonings until evenly coated.
  • Spread mixture in a single layer on the prepared sheet pan.
  • Bake for 15–18 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and veggies are slightly charred on edges.
  • Squeeze fresh lime juice over top and toss to coat.
  • Serve warm with tortillas and your favorite toppings.

💡 Tips & Variations

  • Swap chicken for shrimp or steak for a different twist.
  • For extra flavor, marinate chicken in the spice mix for 30 minutes before baking.
  • Leftovers make great fajita bowls over rice or greens.

🍴 What to Serve With This

  • Pair these fajitas with Mexican rice, guacamole, or roasted corn salad.

🛒 Shop My Kitchen Tools

  • Nonstick Sheet Pan — for perfectly roasted veggies
  • Citrus Press — to get every drop of lime juice
  • Wooden Tongs — for easy flipping and serving

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