Description
Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas are a vibrant and flavorful weeknight meal that combines marinated chicken, colorful bell peppers, and onions, all roasted to perfection in one pan. This easy recipe delivers deliciousness in just 30 minutes, making it ideal for busy families or entertaining friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 bell peppers (red, yellow, green)
- 1 red onion
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice the chicken into thin strips and chop the bell peppers and onion into similar-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, mix olive oil, cumin, paprika, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken and vegetables, tossing until well coated.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the mixture evenly across it.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and veggies are tender.
- Serve hot in warm tortillas or over rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - For enhanced flavor, marinate the chicken for at least one hour before cooking. - Customize your fajitas with toppings like avocado, sour cream, or fresh cilantro. - To make it vegetarian-friendly, swap chicken for chickpeas or tofu.