30-Minute Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas (With Taco Seasoning)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
232 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
30-Minute Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas (With Taco Seasoning)
Description
The dish begins by slicing the chicken and vegetables thinly to ensure even and quick cooking. After tossing everything with olive oil, lime juice, and taco seasoning on a baking sheet, the mixture is roasted at a high temperature until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender. A brief broil follows to add charred edges that contribute to the dish's characteristic flavor.
Fresh cilantro is sprinkled on top before serving, which adds a bright herbal note contrasting the smoky, spicy fajita mixture. Warm tortillas finish the meal, ready to be filled with the chicken and vegetable mixture, complemented by optional toppings like avocado, sour cream, or salsa.
This fajita preparation is flexible for various serving preferences, including pairing it with rice, beans, or as a crunchwrap. The recipe is designed for ease and delivers the classic fajita taste using simple ingredients and oven cooking.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. chicken breast boneless
- 3 bell pepper I used a red, yellow and green, medium, 450g
- 1 red onion large, 300g
- 1 Tbsp olive oil 15g
- 1 lime juiced
- 2 (1-oz.) taco seasoning packs
- 1/4 cup cilantro freshly chopped
- tortilla for serving, Fajita size
- avocado optional for serving; include lime wedges
- lime
- sour cream
- salsa
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Dry the chicken, peppers and onions well with a paper towel then cut them all into thin slices. Add them all to a rimmed baking sheet.
- Drizzle the olive oil and lime juice over top then toss to combine. Then sprinkle the taco seasoning over top and toss again. Spread the chicken and vegetables out over the baking sheet evenly.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Then broil on high for 3-4 minutes to get everything a little charred.
- Sprinkle with the fresh cilantro then serve with warm tortillas and whatever else sounds good and enjoy!
Notes
- Serve fajitas with sides like cilantro lime rice or black beans for a complete meal.
- Use fajita filling in low carb crunchwraps or over salad greens for variations.
- Add favorite toppings such as avocado, cheese, sour cream, or salsa to customize.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 232 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/6 of recipe (247g) | |
| Calories | 232kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 4.4g | 7% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 93.3mg | 31% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3.9g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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