Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
Looking for a simple, healthy chicken dinner idea? These Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas are an amazing option! Loaded with fresh bell peppers and onions and made with simple chicken breasts, these baked chicken fajitas are perfect for when you're in the mood for Tex-Mex!
Equipment
- Sheet Pan These USA stainless steel sheet pans are great for one-pan meals!
- Santoku Knife This 7" santoku knife comes with a bonus 5" knife. Sold through Macy's and at an AMAZING price I've never seen anywhere!
- Cutting Boards This 3-Pack of non-slip cutting boards are a fantastic tool for every home cook.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb. chicken breasts boneless, skinless (about 3 large breasts)
- 1 Green Bell Pepper sliced (about 1 cup)
- 1 Red Bell Pepper sliced (about 1 cup)
- 1 Yellow Bell Pepper sliced (about 1 cup)
- 1 Medium Red Onion sliced, can also use a white or yellow onion
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- Juice of 2 limes about 1/4 cup
- 3 Tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Seasoning:
- 2 tsp. chili powder
- 1 1/2 tsp. cumin
- 1 tsp. smoked paprika
- 1 tsp. garlic salt
- 1/2 tsp. ground pepper
For Serving:
- Medium-sized flour or corn tortillas
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly spray a 17 x 12" baking sheet with non-stick coconut oil spray. Set aside.
- Slice all peppers and onion thinly. Place on the pan. Add the garlic. Slice the chicken into thin strips and place on the pan with the vegetables. Drizzle with the olive oil and lime juice.
- In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic salt and pepper. Stir together and then sprinkle all over the top of the chicken and vegetables. Using your hands, toss all of the ingredients together until well coated. Spread into an even layer on the pan.
- Bake at 400 degrees for 20-24 minutes or until the chicken has cooked through completely. (Chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees.)
- Remove from oven and serve right away while warm with tortillas and desired toppings.
Notes
Feel free to use regular paprika if you cannot find smoked paprika.
Chicken thighs can be used instead of chicken breasts.
Serve with your favorite toppings, like sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo salsa, shredded cheese and/or sliced jalapenos.
Nutrition
Serving: 6servingsCalories: 209kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 26gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 83mgSodium: 238mg
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