Sheet Pan Fajitas – Quick, Flavorful, and Perfect for Busy Nights

Sheet Pan Fajitas are a simple and delicious way to enjoy all the classic fajita flavors without the mess.

Juicy chicken, vibrant bell peppers, and onions are seasoned to perfection and roasted together on one pan for an easy, no-fuss dinner. Perfect for weeknights, meal prep, or family gatherings!

Kitchen Equipment Needed

• Large sheet pan
• Mixing bowls
• Knife and cutting board
• Tongs or spatula

Ingredients

For the Fajitas:
1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
3 bell peppers (any colors), sliced
1 large red onion, sliced
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Juice of 1 lime

For Serving:
8-10 small flour or corn tortillas
Sour cream
Guacamole
Shredded cheese
Chopped fresh cilantro
Lime wedges

Directions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Prepare the Ingredients: Slice the chicken, bell peppers, and onion into thin strips.
3. Make the Seasoning Mix: In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
4. Coat the Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, toss the chicken, peppers, and onion with olive oil and the seasoning mix until evenly coated.
5. Arrange on the Sheet Pan: Spread the seasoned chicken and vegetables evenly on the sheet pan.
6. Bake: Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
7. Add Lime Juice: Remove the sheet pan from the oven and squeeze fresh lime juice over the fajita mixture.
8. Serve: Warm the tortillas and serve with your favorite toppings.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

25 minutes

Total Time

40 minutes

Nutrition (Per Serving, without tortillas or toppings)

Calories: 210
Protein: 24g
Carbohydrates: 7g
Fat: 9g
Sugar: 4g

Expert Tips

Even Cooking: Cut the chicken and vegetables into uniform strips for even cooking.

Line the Pan: Use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to make cleanup a breeze.

Customize the Heat: Adjust the cayenne pepper or add fresh jalapeños for more spice.

FAQs

Can I use steak or shrimp instead of chicken?
Yes, you can substitute steak or shrimp. Adjust the cooking time accordingly; shrimp will only need about 10-12 minutes.

What’s the best way to warm tortillas?
Wrap them in foil and warm in the oven, or heat them in a dry skillet over medium heat for a few seconds per side.

Can I make these vegetarian?
Absolutely! Replace the chicken with sliced portobello mushrooms, zucchini, or extra bell peppers.

Storing & Reheating

Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Freezer: Freeze the cooked chicken and vegetables in a freezer-safe bag for up to 2 months.

Reheating: Reheat in a skillet over medium heat or in the microwave until warmed through.

Substitutions & Variations

Low-Carb: Serve with lettuce wraps instead of tortillas.

Cheese Lover: Sprinkle shredded cheese over the fajita mix during the last 5 minutes of baking.

Vegetarian: Swap chicken for tofu or a mix of hearty vegetables like sweet potatoes and cauliflower.

Sheet Pan Fajitas

Sheet Pan Fajitas are a simple and delicious way to enjoy all the classic fajita flavors without the mess. Juicy chicken, vibrant bell peppers, and onions are seasoned to perfection and roasted together on one pan for an easy, no-fuss dinner. Perfect for weeknights, meal prep, or family gatherings!

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Equipment

• - Large sheet pan
• Mixing bowls
• Knife and cutting board
• - Tongs or spatula

Ingredients

  

• **For the Fajitas:**
• 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
• 3 bell peppers any colors, sliced
• 1 large red onion sliced
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper optional
• Juice of 1 lime
• **For Serving:**
• 8-10 small flour or corn tortillas
• Sour cream
• Guacamole
• Shredded cheese
• Chopped fresh cilantro
• Lime wedges

Instructions

 

• **Preheat the Oven:** Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
• **Prepare the Ingredients:** Slice the chicken, bell peppers, and onion into thin strips.
• **Make the Seasoning Mix:** In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
• **Coat the Ingredients:** In a large mixing bowl, toss the chicken, peppers, and onion with olive oil and the seasoning mix until evenly coated.
• **Arrange on the Sheet Pan:** Spread the seasoned chicken and vegetables evenly on the sheet pan.
• **Bake:** Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
• **Add Lime Juice:** Remove the sheet pan from the oven and squeeze fresh lime juice over the fajita mixture.
• **Serve:** Warm the tortillas and serve with your favorite toppings.