Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas (Printable)

Juicy chicken strips and colorful bell peppers roasted on one pan for a flavorful, easy meal with minimal cleanup.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, thinly sliced

→ Vegetables

02 - 2 bell peppers (assorted colors), sliced into strips
03 - 1 large red onion, thinly sliced into wedges

→ Marinade & Seasoning

04 - 3 tbsp olive oil
05 - 2 tsp chili powder
06 - 1 tsp ground cumin
07 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
08 - 0.5 tsp garlic powder
09 - 0.5 tsp onion powder
10 - 0.5 tsp salt
11 - 0.25 tsp ground black pepper
12 - 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

→ To Serve

13 - Warm flour or corn tortillas
14 - Lime wedges
15 - Fresh cilantro, chopped
16 - Sour cream, salsa, and/or guacamole (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Set the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
02 - Combine olive oil, chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and optional cayenne in a large bowl; mix thoroughly.
03 - Add chicken strips, bell peppers, and red onion to the bowl and toss to evenly coat with the seasoning mixture.
04 - Spread the chicken and vegetables evenly in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, tossing halfway through, until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender with slight charring.
06 - Serve immediately with warm tortillas, a squeeze of lime, and optional toppings such as cilantro, sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick prep and fast dinner, ready in just over half an hour
  • Minimal cleanup thanks to the one-pan roasting method
02 -
  • Marinate up to 2 hours for even bolder flavor
  • This dish is gluten-free if served with corn tortillas
03 -
  • Use a very hot oven for flavorful charred edges
  • Customize with sliced beef, shrimp, or mushrooms for variation
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