Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
A vibrant and effortless one-pan meal featuring tender chicken strips, crisp bell peppers, and onions tossed in a smoky spice blend.

Total
35 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Serves
4
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Recipe serves 4
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
- 3 large bell peppers (any color), sliced
- 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 whole lime, juiced
- 8 small flour tortillas, warmed
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a large rimmed baking sheet with non-stick spray.
- 2
Place the sliced chicken, bell peppers, and onions directly onto the sheet pan.
- 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- 4
Drizzle the oil and spice mixture over the chicken and vegetables, tossing thoroughly with your hands or tongs to coat evenly.
- 5
Spread the mixture out into a single layer, ensuring the chicken pieces are not crowded for better browning.
- 6
Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender and slightly charred.
- 7
Remove from the oven and immediately squeeze the fresh lime juice over the entire pan.
- 8
Serve hot with warmed tortillas and your favorite toppings like sour cream, cilantro, or avocado.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
385
19% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 38 g |
| Carbohydrate | 28 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 840 mg |
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