Sheet Pan Fajitas

This recipe for sheet pan fajitas is flavorful and simple. All of the ingredients get added to one pan and then baked in the oven. The result is delicious, home-cooked chicken fajitas that are ready in 30 minutes.

We love to pair these fajitas with Spanish Rice and Rolled Tacos (Taquitos) for a meal that mimics our favorite Mexican restaurant.

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Sheet Pan Fajitas Ingredients

You will need:

Chicken & veggies:

• Three large skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds), cut into thin strips, cut against the grain
• Salt & pepper, to season the chicken
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
• 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into thin strips
• 1 green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
• 1 red onion, cut into thin strips

For seasonings:

• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 2 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp oregano
• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional for extra spiciness)

For serving & garnishes:

• 1 lime, cut into wedges and/or slices
• 6 (8-inch) tortillas, flour or corn
• Optional toppings: cilantro, roughly chopped, sour cream, salsa, pica de gallo, guacamole, shredded cheese

Ingredient Substitutions & Additions

PEPPERS: These fajitas work well with any bell peppers — feel free to substitute what you have on hand instead of a red, yellow and green pepper.

ONIONS: This recipe calls for a red onion, but you can also substitute a white or yellow onion.

MEAT: One of the best parts of this recipe is that you can make it with your favorite protein. Swap out the chicken for 2 pounds of steak or shrimp for a tasty alternative.

How to Cook Fajitas:

STEP 1: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.

STEP 2: Place the chicken and chopped up bell pepper, garlic and onion on a large baking sheet.

PRO TIP: If you’re short on time for cooking dinner, chop up your chicken and veggies ahead of time. Store them in a Ziploc bag in the fridge and pull them out when you’re ready to make the rest of the recipe.

STEP 3: In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano and cayenne pepper. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the chicken and veggies on the pan.

STEP 4: Drizzle olive oil over your pan. Then toss together the ingredients on the pan so that they are coated in the olive oil and spices. Spread into one even layer.

STEP 5: Place the lime wedges around the pan.

STEP 6: Bake for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is completely cooked through.

STEP 7: Wrap the tortillas in foil and then add them to the oven to warm up during the last 5 minutes of the sheet pan cooking. Alternatively, heat your tortillas in a pan on the stove.   

How Do You Cut The Chicken Breast for Fajitas?

To cut your chicken breast for fajitas, slice it in thin strips against the grain. Slicing your chicken against the grain is key to it staying tender as it cooks. For example, if the grain in your chicken breast runs horizontally slice it in thin strips up and down.

These sheet pan fajitas are easy to make and full of flavor. Chicken, veggies, and seasonings get mixed and cooked together on one pan for a bold taste and a simple, no-mess dinner.

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• Easy Mexican Layered Salad
• Taco Soup
• Seven Layer Dip Recipe
• Chicken Enchiladas
• Taco Bake

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