Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas (Printable Version)

Juicy chicken strips with bell peppers and onions roasted together for vibrant Tex-Mex flavors.

# What You Need:

→ Protein & Marinade

01 - 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut 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

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and lime juice until combined.
03 - Add chicken strips to the marinade and toss until evenly coated.
04 - Spread chicken and sliced bell peppers and onion evenly on the sheet pan, tossing vegetables with any remaining marinade.
05 - Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender with slight caramelization.
06 - Serve hot with warmed tortillas, garnished with cilantro, avocado slices, sour cream, and lime wedges as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything cooks on one pan, so cleanup takes less time than waiting for delivery.
  • The oven does the work while you set the table or pour a drink.
  • Leftovers reheat beautifully and make incredible quesadillas the next day.
  • You can swap the protein or add extra heat without changing the method.
02 -
  • Dont crowd the pan or the vegetables will steam instead of roast; use two pans if youre doubling the recipe.
  • Stir halfway through or the bottom layer will char while the top stays pale.
  • Warm your tortillas in a dry skillet or wrapped in foil in the oven so they stay soft and pliable.
03 -
  • Use a light-colored sheet pan if you have one; dark pans can cause the bottoms to char too quickly.
  • Let the chicken rest in the marinade for 10 minutes if you have time, but even 2 minutes makes a difference.
  • Taste a piece of pepper before serving and adjust with extra lime or salt if needed.
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