Description
These Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas are a vibrant, easy-to-make Tex-Mex favorite that combines marinated chicken breast with colorful bell peppers and onions, all roasted together on a single sheet pan. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, this recipe offers juicy, flavorful chicken served with warm tortillas and classic toppings like salsa, avocado, sour cream, cilantro, and lime wedges.
Ingredients
Marinade and Main Ingredients
- ¼ cup Taco Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 1 to 2 limes)
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut against the grain into ½-inch-thick slices
Vegetables
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
To Serve
- 12 (6-inch) corn or flour tortillas, warmed
- Salsa or hot sauce
- Sliced avocado
- Sour cream
- Fresh cilantro leaves
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) and position the rack in the center to ensure even cooking of the fajitas.
- Prepare the marinade: In a large bowl, combine the taco seasoning, fresh lime juice, and extra-virgin olive oil. This mixture will infuse the chicken and vegetables with bold, zesty flavors.
- Toss chicken and vegetables: Add the sliced chicken breast, red, yellow, and green bell peppers, and the thinly sliced red onion to the marinade. Toss everything thoroughly to ensure even coating of the seasoning mixture.
- Arrange on sheet pan: Spread the marinated chicken and vegetable mixture in a single layer on a rimmed sheet pan. This allows for roasting that tenderizes the chicken and caramelizes the vegetables.
- Bake the fajitas: Place the sheet pan in the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender-crisp. For an extra charred flavor, switch the oven to broil and cook for an additional 3 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning.
- Serve: Transfer the cooked chicken and peppers to a serving dish. Accompany with warm corn or flour tortillas and your choice of salsa, sliced avocado, sour cream, fresh cilantro leaves, and lime wedges for a complete fajita experience.
Notes
- You can adjust the level of heat by choosing mild or spicy taco seasoning according to your preference.
- For extra smoky flavor, consider using smoked paprika in your taco seasoning mix.
- Broiling at the end gives a nice char but keep a close eye to prevent overcooking or burning.
- Leftover fajita mix can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop or in the oven.
- If tortillas are not warm enough, briefly heat them on a skillet or directly over a gas flame for a few seconds each side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Entree
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
