This easy sheet pan chicken fajitas recipe combines tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, and onions with a flavorful blend of spices. Perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner, it’s ready in under 30 minutes and served with warm tortillas for a satisfying meal.
This easy sheet pan chicken fajitas recipe is the perfect solution for a quick and flavorful dinner. It’s a great option for a busy weeknight – it doesn’t require much prep work, and you only use one pan, so cleaning up afterwards is a breeze! With tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, and sweet onions, all tossed in a delicious blend of spices, these one-pan chicken fajitas are baked and ready to eat in under 30 minutes. The perfect flavor combination of chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and paprika gives these the fajita flavor that you love, and lime juice and fresh cilantro add a zesty touch. Serve your baked chicken fajitas with warm tortillas and your favorite toppings for a meal the whole family will love.
You must know by now how much I love my easy dinner recipes, and especially when those recipes are packed full of delicious flavor. These oven baked chicken fajitas are one of my favorite 30-minute meals. They are perfect served with warm flour or corn tortillas, and all of your favorite toppings. We love to serve our baked fajitas with Black Bean And Corn Salad, Homemade Guacamole, and Authentic Mexican Rice.
To make these easy sheet pan chicken fajitas, you’ll preheat your oven and prep your baking sheet. Next, you’ll slice the chicken, bell peppers, and onions, then toss them in a bowl with the olive oil and seasoning blend. Then, you’ll spread the meat and veggie mixture evenly on the baking sheet. All that’s left to do is pop it in the oven! Let it cook until the chicken is done and the veggies are tender. In the last few minutes of baking, you can warm up your tortillas in the oven. Once everything is done, drizzle with lime juice, sprinkle with fresh cilantro, and serve the fajitas with your favorite toppings for a quick, flavorful meal!
Why You’ll Love This Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas Recipe
- These easy sheet pan chicken fajitas are super easy to make, requiring just one pan and minimal cleanup.
- The fajitas are perfectly seasoned and packed with flavor.
- These one pan chicken fajitas can be customized with any of your favorite veggies (or even meats!).
- It’s a quick meal that’s ready in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights.
- These fajitas are a healthy, balanced meal with protein, veggies, and a zesty kick from lime and cilantro.
Ingredients for One Pan Chicken Fajitas
- Chicken Breasts: Slice chicken breasts into 1/2″ thick strips (Slice extra wide strips in half) or you can use chicken tenders.
- Bell Peppers: You can use any combination of Red, Yellow, Orange, and Green bell peppers.
- Yellow Onion: I prefer the sweeter flavor that comes from a yellow onions.
- Olive Oil: I prefer to use extra virgin olive oil, but you can also use vegetable oil.
- Salt And Pepper: Add more or less salt and pepper to taste.
- Chili Powder: Is a common spice in fajita seasoning and adds no heat to this dish.
- Cumin: Ground cumin is primarily used in savory dishes.
- Garlic Powder: I prefer to use garlic powder and not fresh garlic in this recipe.
- Onion Powder: Is dehydrated ground onion and adds a great flavor in fajita seasoning.
- Paprika: I use regular paprika, but you can always use smoked paprika,
- Lime Juice: Lime juice is a perfect addition to Mexican dishes.
- Cilantro: You can use as much or as little fresh chopped cilantro as you like.
- Tortillas: I prefer the smaller taco size tortillas for these fajitas, but feel free to use any tortilla you prefer.
How to Make Baked Chicken Fajitas
- Step 1: Start by preheating your oven to 425F and lightly grease a large rimmed baking sheet.
- Step 2: In a small mixing bowl add chili powder, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and paprika. Whisk spices until fully combined, and set aside.
- Step 3: Slice bell peppers and onion into thin slices and add them to a large mixing bowl.
- Step 4: If you are using chicken breasts, slice chicken into 1/2″ strips (slice extra wide strips in half) and add to the large mixing bowl with the peppers and onion.
- Step 5: Drizzle extra virgin olive oil over chicken, peppers, and onion. Add the fajita seasoning and give the ingredients a good toss, making sure to coat all the chicken and veggies well.
- Step 6: Spread chicken and veggies out evenly on a prepared baking sheet keeping the chicken tenders from overlapping.
- Step 7: Place in a preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, tossing once halfway through cooking, until veggies are tender and chicken has cooked through and reaches 165 internal temperature
- Step 8: Wrap tortillas in foil and place them in the oven to warm for the last 5 minutes of the fajita baking.
- Step 9: Remove from the oven, drizzle lime juice over fajita filling, sprinkle chopped cilantro and give your fajita filling a good toss.
- Step 10: Serve warm fajitas with your favorite toppings, and enjoy!
Tips for the best chicken fajitas
- Make sure to toss the fajita filling half way through the cooking process to allow all the ingredients to cook evenly.
- Slice bell peppers thin which will allow them to fully cook and become soft.
- Chicken strips will be fully cooked when a meat thermometer reaches 165 degrees when inserted into the center of the meat.
- Feel free to add all the toppings that your family enjoys. Some of our favorite toppings are: sour cream, shredded cheese, avocado, salsa, and chopped tomatoes.
What to Serve/Pair with Easy Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
These chicken fajitas can be enjoyed with any of your favorite Mexican sides! I like to do chips and salsa (or guacamole!). I also like to do a side of homemade Mexican rice and beans. You could also switch it up and do this delicious pineapple mango salsa. For something delicious and refreshing, add a side of cowboy caviar to this sheet pan chicken fajitas recipe.
Popular Substitutions & Additions
If you prefer dark meat, you can make these sheet pan fajitas with boneless, skinless chicken thighs. You can also do steak instead, or even shrimp, you’ll just need to adjust the cook time accordingly. You can also add or swap for other vegetables like zucchini, mushrooms, or sweet potatoes for a unique twist. You can also use any of your favorite tortillas – spinach, whole wheat, or even lettuce wraps. I’ve also eaten these without tortillas at all – a fajita bowl! I also like to add sliced avocado or guacamole for extra creaminess and flavor.
Storage & Leftovers
Oven baked Chicken Fajitas are best eaten the day of, but if you have leftovers it is best to reheat them in a skillet to keep the chicken from becoming rubbery and the vegetables from becoming mushy. Simply warm them up in a nonstick pan over medium heat until warm throughout.
Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas Recipe FAQs
Can I make these sheet pan fajitas ahead of time?
Yes, you can prep the chicken and vegetables, toss them with the seasoning, and store them in the fridge for up to 24 hours before baking. Just warm the tortillas right before serving.
What kind of tortillas should I use?
Any tortilla works, but smaller taco-sized tortillas are ideal for fajitas. You can also use gluten-free tortillas or lettuce wraps for a low-carb alternative.
How can I make these fajitas spicier?
You can add sliced jalapeños to the chicken and veggie mixture before baking or sprinkle chili flakes over the fajitas once they’re done.
Can I use store-bought fajita seasoning instead of making my own?
Yes, store-bought fajita seasoning can be used. Just make sure to adjust the salt and other seasonings to taste, as they may vary in flavor strength.
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Easy Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin slices
- 1 medium red bell pepper, cored and cut into slices
- 1 medium orange bell pepper, cored and cut into slices
- 1 medium green bell pepper, cored and cut into slices
- 1 yellow onion, halved and cut into slices
- 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp. chili powder
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. onion powder
- 1/2 tsp. cumin
- 1/2 tsp. paprika
- 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
- 3 Tbsp. chopped cilantro
- 8 flour tortillas, taco size
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425F and lightly grease a large rimmed baking sheet.
- In a small mixing bowl combine chili powder, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and paprika.
- In a large mixing bowl add chicken strips, bell peppers, onion, and olive oil, and spice blend. Toss to coat chicken and peppers well.
- Spread chicken strips, peppers, and onions evenly onto baking sheet.
- Place in a preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, tossing once halfway through cooking, until veggies are tender and chicken has cooked through and reaches 165 internal temperature.
- Wrap tortillas in foil and place in the oven to warm for the last 5 minutes of the fajita baking.
- Remove from the oven, drizzle lime juice over fajita filling, sprinkle chopped cilantro and give your fajita filling a good toss.
- Serve immediately in warm tortillas with desired toppings.
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My family love fajitas and this recipe looks so good, especially as I’ve never made them in the oven before.
I can’t wait to hear what you think when you make them in the oven!
This is the easiest meal you can make! Made these chicken fajitas instead of our usual tacos for Taco Tuesday and will be making them again. This recipe is also a total time saver, thank you!
Im so happy to hear that you like them. I love how easy they are to make!
There is nothing better than a one pan meal, unless it’s Mexican, then it is sure to be a hit! I can’t wait to give these a try!
I completely agree with you. One pan meals are the best!
Wow, these Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas were outstanding. So much flavor and yet so easy to make. I am saving this recipe—pinned and Yum’d to be sure I can relocate it in the near future.
Have a wonderful day!
So glad you like them!