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Baked Chicken Fajitas

Sheet pan fajitas with chicken tenderloins and a variety of peppers flavored with tacos seasoning spices. This simple dish is on the table in 30 minutes.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 205 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 onion sliced
  • 3 bell peppers sliced mix or red, yellow and green
  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken tenderloins
  • 3 tablespoons avocado oil divided
Fajita Seasoning
  • taco seasoning pre-packaged or
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Place baking sheet in the oven and turn heat to 400 degrees.
  2. In a large bowl toss sliced peppers and onion with 1 1/2 tablespoons of avocado oil. 
  3. Remove hot pan from oven and place vegetables on the baking sheet. Return to oven and cook for 7-8 minutes. 
  4. In the same bowl add chicken tenderloins with remaining avocado oil and taco seasoning. Mix until all pieces of chicken are well coated.
  5. Turn oven down to 350 degrees and add chicken to vegetables. Ensure all the chicken is in a single layer to cook evenly. Bake for 20 minutes.  
  6. In the meantime heat tortillas or prepare green salad.
  7. Remove chicken fajitas from the oven and enjoy with you favorite condiments.

Notes

  • Avocado oil is recommended due to the high heat smoke point since the initial temperature is 400 degrees. Extra virgin olive oil will begin to smoke over 374 degrees. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 205kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Cholesterol 72mg (24%) Sodium 115mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 205

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 205kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 27g 54%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Cholesterol 72mg 24%
Sodium 115mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.