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Easy Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas Recipe for Busy Weeknights


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  • Author: Anett Roettges
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4 (2 fajitas each) 1x
  • Diet: Standard

Description

Enjoy a quick and delicious meal with these Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas. Packed with tender chicken and colorful peppers roasted to perfection, this easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and family dinners.


Ingredients

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  • 1 Tbsp chili powder
  • 1/2 Tbsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp cumin
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 small yellow onions or one large
  • 3 bell peppers any color
  • 1 lb. chicken breast
  • 2 Tbsp cooking oil
  • 1 lime
  • 8 6-inch tortillas
  • 1/2 cup sour cream optional
  • 1/4 bunch cilantro optional

Instructions

  1. Heat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Combine chili powder paprika onion powder garlic powder cumin cayenne pepper sugar and salt in a small bowl to form the fajita seasoning.
  2. Slice onions and bell peppers into thin 1/4 inch strips and cut chicken breasts into slender strips. Place all on a large baking sheet or casserole dish.
  3. Drizzle the chicken and vegetables with cooking oil then toss them with the fajita seasoning until all pieces are evenly coated. Spread everything out evenly on the sheet.
  4. Roast the chicken and veggies in the oven for 35 to 40 minutes, stirring once halfway through to ensure even cooking.
  5. After baking squeeze the juice of half a lime over the cooked chicken and vegetables.
  6. Serve by spooning the mixture onto tortillas and topping with cilantro sour cream and another lime squeeze if you like.

Notes

  • For crisp tops, broil 2–3 minutes at the end
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Serving
  • Calories: 483kcal
  • Sodium: 910mg
  • Fat: 21g
  • Carbohydrates: 43g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 31g