🌮 Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

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🌮 Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3 medium), sliced into thin strips

  • 3 bell peppers (any color), sliced into thin strips

  • 1 large onion, sliced into thin strips

  • 3 Tbsp olive oil

  • 2 Tbsp fajita seasoning (store-bought or homemade, see below)

  • Salt & black pepper, to taste

  • Warm flour or corn tortillas

  • Optional toppings: sour cream, guacamole, salsa, shredded cheese, lime wedges, cilantro

Homemade Fajita Seasoning (if you want to mix your own):

  • 1 tsp chili powder

  • 1 tsp paprika

  • ½ tsp cumin

  • ½ tsp garlic powder

  • ½ tsp onion powder

  • ½ tsp oregano

  • ¼ tsp cayenne (optional for spice)

  • ½ tsp salt

Instructions:

  1. Preheat Oven

    • Heat oven to 425°F (220°C).

    • Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.

  2. Prep Chicken & Veggies

    • Slice chicken, peppers, and onion into similar-sized strips.

    • Place everything on the sheet pan.

  3. Season & Toss

    • Drizzle olive oil over chicken and veggies.

    • Sprinkle fajita seasoning, salt, and pepper.

    • Toss well to coat evenly, spreading everything into a single layer.

  4. Bake

    • Roast for 18–22 minutes, stirring halfway through, until chicken is cooked through (165°F internal temp) and veggies are tender.

  5. Warm Tortillas

    • Wrap tortillas in foil and place in the oven for the last 5 minutes, or warm in a skillet.

  6. Serve

    • Fill tortillas with chicken and veggies.

    • Add your favorite toppings (sour cream, salsa, cheese, guac, lime juice).

⏱ Total Time: ~30 minutes
🥑 Great with: Spanish rice or black beans on the side

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