Description
Discover this quick and flavorful 30 Minute Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas recipe that brings vibrant Mexican-inspired flavors to your dinner table with minimal effort. Perfect for busy weeknights, this healthy and versatile meal combines tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, and onions, all baked together on a single sheet for easy cleanup. Whether you’re meal prepping or craving a tasty, nutritious dinner, these loaded fajitas are sure to satisfy your hunger in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, sliced into strips
- 3 bell peppers (red, yellow, green), sliced
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh lime wedges and cilantro for garnish
- Flour or corn tortillas for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or a light coating of cooking spray.
- In a small bowl, mix chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, oregano, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Toss the sliced chicken in this spice mixture until evenly coated. Marinate for 10-15 minutes or prepare immediately.
- Spread the marinated chicken strips, sliced peppers, and onions evenly on the baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake for about 20-25 minutes, turning halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized.
- Remove from oven, squeeze fresh lime juice over the fajitas, and sprinkle with chopped cilantro. Serve hot with warm tortillas and your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for juicier meat if preferred.
- Alternatively, substitute chicken with tofu or shrimp for variety.
- For a spicier version, add sliced jalapeños or hot sauce.
- Prepping the spice mixture and sliced vegetables in advance speeds up meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fajita portion
- Calories: 350 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg