Description
Quick and easy sheet pan chicken fajitas with colorful bell peppers and onions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into 1/2-inch strips
- 3 bell peppers (any color), cored and sliced into thin strips
- 1 large red onion, halved and sliced into thin strips
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Warm tortillas, for serving
- Optional toppings: salsa, guacamole, sour cream, lime wedges, chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced chicken, bell peppers, and red onion.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper (if using). Season generously with salt and black pepper.
- Toss everything together until the chicken and vegetables are evenly coated with the spices.
- Spread the chicken and vegetable mixture in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender-crisp. You can stir halfway through cooking for even browning.
- Remove from the oven and serve immediately with warm tortillas and your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For spicier fajitas, add more cayenne pepper or a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- You can use different colored bell peppers for a more vibrant dish.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (without tortillas and toppings)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg