Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas (Printable Version)

Juicy roasted chicken strips with charred bell peppers and onions, seasoned with fajita spices for a quick weeknight main.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 1 1/2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch strips

→ Vegetables

02 - 2 red bell peppers, seeded and sliced
03 - 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and sliced
04 - 1 green bell pepper, seeded and sliced
05 - 1 large red onion, thinly sliced

→ Marinade & Seasoning

06 - 3 tbsp olive oil
07 - 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
08 - 1 tsp ground cumin
09 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
10 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
11 - 1/2 tsp onion powder
12 - 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
13 - 1 tsp kosher salt
14 - 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

→ To Serve

15 - Warm flour or corn tortillas
16 - Chopped cilantro
17 - Lime wedges
18 - Sour cream (optional)
19 - Salsa
20 - Guacamole
21 - Shredded cheese (optional)

# Steps:

01 - Heat oven to 425°F and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or foil.
02 - In a large mixing bowl whisk together olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), kosher salt and black pepper until smooth.
03 - Add the chicken strips, sliced bell peppers and sliced onion to the bowl and toss thoroughly so every piece is evenly coated with the seasoning mixture.
04 - Spread the chicken and vegetable mixture in a single even layer on the prepared sheet pan, leaving space between pieces for even roasting.
05 - Roast for 22 to 25 minutes until the chicken reaches 165°F and vegetables are tender with lightly charred edges; stir once halfway through for even browning if needed.
06 - Remove from oven, squeeze fresh lime over the contents, sprinkle with chopped cilantro, then serve immediately with warm tortillas and desired toppings.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You’ll be astonished by how dramatically flavorful everything becomes after roasting on a single pan.
  • This meal wins every time company drops by unannounced or you simply want leftovers worth anticipating.
02 -
  • The first time I overcrowded my pan, everything steamed and the chicken was pale—use the widest tray you have.
  • Letting the chicken and vegetables marinate even just ten minutes makes the flavors that much brighter.
03 -
  • Let your sheet pan preheat in the oven for five minutes if you crave even deeper browning and seared edges.
  • A dab of guacamole inside the tortilla softens sharp flavors and keeps every bite lively.
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