Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas (Printable Format)

Juicy chicken strips with bell peppers and onions roasted on a single pan for easy, flavorful Tex-Mex style.

# What You Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips

→ Vegetables

02 - 2 large bell peppers, sliced into strips
03 - 1 large red onion, sliced into thin wedges
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Marinade & Seasonings

05 - 3 tbsp olive oil
06 - 2 tsp chili powder
07 - 1 tsp ground cumin
08 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
09 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
10 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
11 - 1/2 tsp onion powder
12 - 1/2 tsp salt
13 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
14 - 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
15 - Juice of 1 lime

→ For Serving

16 - Warm flour or corn tortillas
17 - Fresh cilantro, chopped
18 - Lime wedges
19 - Sour cream
20 - Sliced avocado or guacamole

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
02 - In a large bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne if using.
03 - Add chicken strips, bell peppers, onion, and minced garlic to the bowl. Toss until everything is evenly coated with the marinade.
04 - Spread the chicken and vegetable mixture in a single layer on the prepared sheet pan.
05 - Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized.
06 - Remove from the oven. Garnish with chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice. Serve hot with warm tortillas and your favorite toppings such as sour cream and avocado.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The cleanup is literally one pan, which means more time eating and less time scrubbing dried-on spices
  • Everything cooks together so the chicken absorbs all those roasted pepper flavors while the veggies get seasoned by the meat juices
02 -
  • Crowding the pan will steam everything instead of roasting, so use two pans if needed
  • The vegetables shrink significantly during roasting, so slice them thicker than you think you should
03 -
  • Slice your chicken while it's partially frozen, it's so much easier to get thin, even strips that way
  • Let the marinated ingredients sit at room temperature while the oven preheats for more even cooking