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25-Minute Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

25-Minute Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas - EASY, ready in no time, tastes AUTHENTIC, and made on ONE sheet pan to keep things simple - especially on busy nights!! Who needs a Mexican restaurant when you can make fajitas this GOOD and healthier at home!!

Prep Time
7 mins
Cook Time
7 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 533 kcal
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breast sliced into long thin strips about 1/2-inch wide
  • 1 large red bell pepper sliced into long thin strips about 1/2-inch wide
  • 1 large orange bell pepper sliced into long thin strips about 1/2-inch wide
  • 1 large yellow pepper sliced into long thin strips about 1/2-inch wide
  • 1 large red onion sliced into thick chunky sections about 1-inch wide
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil or as desired
  • 2 to 3 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 to 3 teaspoons cumin
  • 2 teaspoons dried Mexican oregano or regular dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika or regular paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional and to taste
  • fresh cilantro optional for garnishing
  • fresh limes optional for garnishing
  • corn or flour tortillas warmed; as needed for serving

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 533kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 57g (114%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 16g Cholesterol 145mg (48%) Sodium 779mg (32%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 6g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

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.