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Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

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These sheet pan chicken fajitas are a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner made with juicy chicken, colorful peppers, and onions seasoned with Mexican-inspired spices, all cooked on one sheet pan for minimal cleanup.

  • Total Time: 28 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 servings

Ingredients

1 pound chicken breast tenders, cut into bite-size pieces

1 red onion, thinly sliced

1 green pepper, thinly sliced

1 red pepper, thinly sliced

1 yellow pepper, thinly sliced

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon chili powder

1 tablespoon cumin

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

Kosher salt, to taste

Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Place chicken, onion, and peppers in a single layer on a large baking sheet.
  3. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, oregano, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
  4. Bake for 10 minutes.
  5. Stir the meat and veggies, then bake for an additional 5 minutes.
  6. Switch oven to broil on high for 2–3 minutes until edges are crispy and slightly charred.
  7. Serve on warm tortillas with toppings such as sour cream, guacamole, salsa, or cheese.

Notes

  • Use chicken thighs or boneless chicken breasts if preferred.
  • Make it spicier by adding jalapeños or chili flakes.
  • Vegetarian option: replace chicken with beans or extra veggies.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze up to 3 months.
  • Reheat in the oven at 350°F for best results.
  • For gluten-free, serve with gluten-free tortillas.
  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Sheet Pan / Oven-Baked
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
  • Calories: 240
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 420mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 26g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg