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Easy Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

These easy sheet pan chicken fajitas bring all the sizzling flavor of restaurant fajitas without the extra pan of stovetop cooking. Everything roasts together for a quick, colorful dinner.

10Prep min
20Cook min
30Total min
  • 1.5 lbsboneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
  • 3, mixed colorsbell peppers, sliced
  • 1red onion, sliced
  • 3 tablespoonsolive oil
  • 1.5 teaspoonschili powder
  • 1 teaspooncumin
  • 1 teaspoongarlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoonpaprika
  • to tastesalt and black pepper
  • 8flour tortillas, warmed
  • optionallime wedges, sour cream, and salsa, for serving
  1. 1Preheat the oven to 425F and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
  2. 2In a large bowl, toss the chicken, bell peppers, and onion with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. 3Spread the mixture in a single layer on the sheet pan.
  4. 4Roast for 18-20 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender with slight char.
  5. 5Serve immediately with warm tortillas, lime wedges, sour cream, and salsa.

Make it yours

  • Use steak or shrimp instead of chicken.
  • Add a squeeze of lime juice before serving for brightness.
  • Serve over rice instead of in tortillas for a low-carb bowl.

Good with

  • Mexican rice
  • Refried or black beans
  • Guacamole

Good questions, answered.

Can I make this ahead?

Yes, marinate the chicken and vegetables in the seasoning a few hours ahead, then roast when ready.

Can I use frozen bell peppers?

Yes, though fresh peppers will char better; pat frozen ones dry first to avoid excess moisture.