Chicken Fajita Sheet Pan (Printable)

A colorful one-pan meal with chicken, bell peppers, and onions roasted with classic Tex-Mex spices for easy cleanups.

# What You'll Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 1.3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, sliced into strips

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 large red bell pepper, sliced
03 - 1 large yellow bell pepper, sliced
04 - 1 large green bell pepper, sliced
05 - 1 large red onion, sliced

→ Marinade & Seasoning

06 - 3 tbsp olive oil
07 - 2 tsp chili powder
08 - 1 tsp ground cumin
09 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
10 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
11 - 1/2 tsp onion powder
12 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
13 - 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
14 - 1 tsp salt
15 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
16 - Juice of 1 lime

→ To Serve

17 - 8 small flour or corn tortillas, warmed
18 - Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
19 - Lime wedges
20 - Sour cream, salsa, or guacamole (optional)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil to facilitate easy cleanup.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, and lime juice.
03 - Add chicken strips, sliced bell peppers, and sliced onion to the bowl. Toss thoroughly to ensure all pieces are evenly coated with the marinade.
04 - Spread the chicken and vegetable mixture in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, avoiding overcrowding.
05 - Place in the oven and roast for 22 to 25 minutes, stirring once halfway through. Cook until chicken is fully cooked and vegetables are tender with slight char.
06 - Remove from oven and serve immediately with warmed tortillas and preferred accompaniments such as cilantro, lime wedges, sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Everything cooks on one pan, which means you spend more time eating and less time scrubbing.
  • The chicken comes out juicy because it steams slightly while the edges crisp up with those charred peppers.
  • You can throw it together while your oven preheats, making it perfect for those nights when hunger strikes faster than your planning.
02 -
  • Stir halfway through cooking, not because the recipe says so, but because it's the difference between evenly golden and unevenly charred.
  • Don't crowd the pan; if pieces are piled on top of each other, they'll steam instead of crisp, and you'll miss out on that texture contrast that makes this dish special.
03 -
  • Slice your chicken and vegetables ahead of time if mornings are chaos; the actual hands-on cooking is just minutes.
  • A squeeze of fresh lime over the finished dish right at the table makes people pause and notice the difference.
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