4.6 from 87 votes
25-Minute Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
This recipe features thin strips of chicken breast, assorted colorful bell peppers, and red onion, all seasoned with a blend of chili powder, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and other spices. The ingredients are tossed in olive oil and baked on a sheet pan for about 20-25 minutes until cooked and tender. Served in warmed corn or flour tortillas, these fajitas are garnished optionally with fresh cilantro and lime juice for brightness and freshness.
Prep Time
7 mins
Cook Time
23 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
533 kcal
Course:
Lunch
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds chicken breast sliced into long thin strips about 1/2-inch wide, boneless, skinless
- 1 red bell pepper sliced into long thin strips about 1/2-inch wide, large
- 1 bell pepper sliced into long thin strips about 1/2-inch wide, orange, large
- 1 yellow bell pepper sliced into long thin strips about 1/2-inch wide, large
- 1 red onion about 1-inch wide, large, sliced into thick chunky sections
- 3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil or as desired
- 2 to 3 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 to 3 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons oregano dried Mexican or regular dried
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika or regular paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper or to taste, freshly ground
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional and to taste
- cilantro optional for garnishing, fresh
- lime optional for garnishing, fresh
- corn tortilla warmed; as needed for serving, or flour tortillas
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425F (use Convection if you have it), line half sheet pan with foil for easier cleanup if desired, and add the chicken, peppers, and onions.
- Evenly drizzle with the olive oil, and evenly sprinkle the chili powder, cumin, Mexican oregano, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and using your hands, toss to evenly coat. Bake for about 20 to 25 minutes. Midway through cooking, stir the ingredients and rotate the pan to ensure even cooking.
- Optionally garnish with cilantro, lime juice, add filling mixture to the tortillas, and serve immediately. Recipe will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1
Calories
533kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
57g
(114%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
16g
(94%)
Cholesterol
145mg
(48%)
Sodium
779mg
(32%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 533
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 533kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 57g | 114% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16g | 94% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 779mg | 32% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.