Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

If you're wondering what to make with roasted peppers and onions, these deliciously, healthy sheet pan chicken fajitas are for you. I created this easy recipe with weeknight meals in mind. The perfectly seasoned, tender chicken and crunchy veggies make this tasty meal one you'll revisit often.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Tex-Mex

Keyword Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Marinating time 4

Total Time 4 30

Servings fajitas

Calories 269kcal

Author Cathy Pollak

Equipment

Ingredients

1-1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or tenders, cut into thin strips
1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into thin strips or orange bell pepper
1 yellow onion, thinly sliced or red onion
2 tbsps avocado oil or peanut oil
4 tbsps fajita seasoning
cooking spray
juice of a lime (optional)
6 small corn or flour tortillas, warmed

Instructions

Add chicken, bell peppers, onion, oil, and fajita seasoning to an air-tight container or resealable plastic bag. Mix to combine and marinate in the fridge for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
1-1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or tenders, cut into thin strips, 1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips, 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into thin strips, 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced, 2 tbsps avocado oil, 4 tbsps fajita seasoning
Preheat oven to 425° F and spray a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
cooking spray
Spread the chicken and vegetable mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
Turn the broiler on high, or 500° F and broil chicken and vegetables for 5-7 minutes or until vegetables begin to char slightly.
Squeeze fresh lime juice over fajitas and gently toss to combine.
juice of a lime (optional)
Serve on warm tortillas if desired.
6 small corn or flour tortillas, warmed

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Notes

Reheating: I recommend adding any leftovers to a skillet with a little bit of water and reheating them on the stove. This will keep the chicken from becoming rubbery.

Storage: Store any leftovers in the refrigerator in an air-tight container for up to 4 days.

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