Easy Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas Recipe
Experience the vibrant flavors of easy sheet pan chicken fajitas, featuring marinated chicken and colorful veggies, all roasted to perfection for a quick weeknight treat.
- Author: Jennifer
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine chopped chicken, sliced peppers, and onion. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with fajita seasoning; toss until well coated.
- Spread the mixture evenly on a lined sheet pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and lightly browned.
- Remove from the oven and squeeze fresh lime juice over the dish.
- Serve with warm tortillas and garnish with cilantro if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with firm tofu or shrimp. Experiment with different spice blends for varied flavor profiles. Add toppings like avocado or jalapeños to customize your fajitas.