Description
This Easy Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas recipe offers a simple, flavorful way to make classic fajitas with minimal cleanup. Juicy chicken breasts are seasoned and baked alongside vibrant bell peppers and red onions, then served warm in tortillas with a fresh squeeze of lime and optional cilantro garnish. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, this dish balances savory spices with the natural sweetness of roasted vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Vegetables
- 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
Seasonings and Extras
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the fajitas.
- Prepare Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the chicken breasts (cut into strips or bite-sized pieces), sliced red, yellow, and green bell peppers, and thinly sliced red onion.
- Season and Toss: Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil over the combined ingredients and sprinkle the fajita seasoning evenly. Toss everything together thoroughly to ensure the chicken and vegetables are well coated with oil and spices.
- Arrange on Sheet Pan: Spread the seasoned mixture out evenly on a lined baking sheet to promote even cooking and roasting.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked through and lightly browned.
- Add Lime Juice: Once baked, squeeze the juice of one fresh lime over the chicken and vegetable mixture for an added burst of freshness and acidity.
- Serve: Warm the flour or corn tortillas, then serve the chicken and roasted peppers inside the tortillas. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired for added flavor and color.
Notes
- You can cut the chicken breasts into strips before mixing for easier cooking and serving.
- Use corn tortillas for a gluten-free option.
- Fajita seasoning can be store-bought or homemade for a customized flavor.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like sliced mushrooms or zucchini if desired.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in a skillet or oven.
