How to Make Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas - A Step-by-Step Guide

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas are a quick and easy meal that's perfect for busy weeknights. This recipe takes the classic flavors of traditional fajitas and simplifies the cooking process by using a sheet pan, resulting in less hands-on time and fewer dishes to clean up. It's a convenient and delicious way to enjoy a homemade Mexican-inspired meal without a lot of hassle.

With tender chicken, bell peppers, and onions, these fajitas are bursting with vibrant colors and bold flavors. The combin...

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Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper
  • 1 ½ pounds chicken tenders, quartered
  • 4 cups sliced bell peppers, any color
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • ½ lime, juiced

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Combine oil, chili powder, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken tenders, bell peppers, and onion; seal the bag and shake to mix. Marinate in the refrigerator, 30 minutes to 2 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a rimmed sheet pan with aluminum foil.
  • Spread chicken mixture onto the prepared pan.
  • Roast in the preheated oven, stirring halfway, until chicken is no longer pink and bell peppers are softened, 15 to 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of chicken should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Sprinkle cilantro and pour lime juice over chicken mixture; stir to distribute.
  • Nutrition

    200 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 49mg
    • Sodium: 198mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 6g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 40mg
    • Calcium: 28mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 299mg