Sheet Pan Fajitas (Chicken)
These, one pan, homemade sheet-pan fajitas will brighten up any dinner, and leave your stomach totally satisfied by their spicy deliciousness!
Servings: 6
Calories: 253kcal
Ingredients
- 3 large skinless chicken breasts about 2 pounds, cut into thin strips, cut against the grain
- Salt and 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 the Fajita Seasoning
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional for extra spiciness
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Place the chicken and all the chopped bell peppers, garlic and onion slices on a large baking sheet.3 large skinless chicken breasts, Salt and pepper to season the chicken, 1 red bell pepper, 1 yellow bell pepper, 1 green bell pepper, 1 red onion
- In a small bowl combine the chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano and cayenne pepper. Sprinkle this over the veggies and chicken on the pan.1 Tablespoon minced garlic, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 2 teaspoons cumin, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon oregano, ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Drizzle with olive oil. Then mix all of the ingredients around right on the pan then spread the ingredients out into a single layer.3 tablespoons olive oil
- Place the lime wedges around the pan.1 lime
- Bake for 20 minutes or until the chicken is completely cooked.
- Wrap the tortillas in foil and place in the oven to warm up during the last 5 minutes of the sheet pan cooking. Or if you prefer your tortillas heated in a pan that works too.6 8-inch tortillas, flour or corn, Optional toppings: cilantro
Video
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Notes
- Use any color of bell peppers you have
- Use any onions you have
- Can prepare the chicken and vegetables ahead. Place the cut up chicken and veggies in a Ziploc bag with olive oil and onions. When ready to cook just dump onto your sheet pan and finish the recipe
- You can replace the homemade fajita seasoning with a pre-made packet from the grocery store.
Nutrition
Calories: 253kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 298mg | Potassium: 457mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1354IU | Vitamin C: 83mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 2mg
