Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts sliced into 1/2-inch strips
3 bell peppers (green, yellow, and red) cored and sliced into strips
1 thinly sliced yellow onion
2 cloves of minced garlic
3 tablespoons of vegetable or canola oil
1 lime
1/4 cup of chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon oregano
8–10 small flour or corn tortillas for serving
Optional fajita toppings sour cream
sliced avocado or guacamole
pico de gallo
and shredded cheese
Instructions
1-Making Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas is as simple as it gets, and it starts with preheating your oven to 425ยฐF (220ยฐC). Lightly grease a large sheet pan to keep everything from sticking, then arrange the sliced vegetables in strips with the chicken placed on top for even cooking. This method ensures your easy sheet pan meal comes out juicy and full of flavor every time.
2-Begin by combining the seasoning mix 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin, 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon oregano and sprinkle it evenly over the chicken and vegetables. Add the 2 cloves of minced garlic on top, drizzle with 3 tablespoons of vegetable or canola oil, then toss everything together and spread it into an even layer. Pop it in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, until the chicken hits an internal temperature of 165ยฐF (74ยฐC) for safety and tenderness.
3-During the last 5 minutes, warm your 8-10 small flour or corn tortillas in the oven to make them soft and ready. Once out, squeeze the juice from 1 lime over the mixture and sprinkle with 1/4 cup of chopped fresh cilantro for a fresh finish. Serve it all wrapped in tortillas with optional toppings like sour cream or guacamole, making it a hit for busy parents and food enthusiasts alike.
Last Step:
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๐ Slice chicken against the grain to ensure tenderness and avoid overcooking.
๐ฅ Prepare vegetables and chicken in advance and store separately to save time.
โ๏ธ Freeze seasoned chicken and vegetables in a sealed bag for up to 2-3 months for convenient future meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free Option
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 424 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 519 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 87 mg
