Description
Enjoy these quick and flavorful 30 Minute Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas, a perfect blend of juicy chicken, colorful peppers, and aromatic spices all cooked effortlessly on a single sheet pan for a delicious and healthy dinner in just half an hour.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
- 3 bell peppers (red, yellow, and green), sliced
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
- Flour tortillas or taco shells for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or lightly spray it with cooking spray.
- In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Toss the sliced chicken, peppers, and onion with olive oil and the spice mixture until evenly coated.
- Spread the seasoned chicken and vegetables on the prepared sheet pan in a single layer for even cooking.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, shaking the pan halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and slightly caramelized.
- Remove from oven, squeeze fresh lime juice over, and sprinkle with chopped cilantro if desired. Serve immediately with warm tortillas or taco shells.
Notes
- Use thinly sliced chicken breasts for quicker cooking and tender results.
- You can add other vegetables like zucchini or mushrooms to customize your fajitas.
- Marinate the chicken in spices and lime juice for 15 minutes before baking for extra flavor.
- For a charred finish, broil the fajitas for 2-3 minutes at the end of baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fajita with tortillas
- Calories: 320 Kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg