Description
Quick One Pan Chicken Fajitas are a flavorful and easy dinner dish featuring juicy chicken strips, colorful bell peppers, and onions all seasoned with warm Mexican spices. Cooked together on a single sheet pan in the oven, this meal offers minimal cleanup and maximum taste, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Chicken and Vegetables
- 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
- 2 bell peppers, sliced
- 1 large onion, sliced
Seasonings and Oil
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Other
- Juice of 1 lime
- 8 flour or corn tortillas
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it’s hot enough to cook the chicken and vegetables quickly and evenly.
- Prepare Ingredients: On a large sheet pan, place the sliced chicken breasts, bell peppers, and onions, spreading them out to form an even layer.
- Season: Drizzle the olive oil over the chicken and vegetables. Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper evenly on top. Toss everything together until all pieces are well coated with oil and spices.
- Bake: Spread the mixture evenly on the pan and bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven. Stir halfway through cooking to promote even browning and thorough cooking of the chicken and veggies.
- Add Finishing Touches: When cooked, squeeze fresh lime juice over the mixture to add brightness and garnish with fresh cilantro to enhance flavor and color.
- Serve: Warm the tortillas and serve the chicken and vegetables inside them. Add any preferred toppings like sour cream, guacamole, or salsa for an enjoyable meal.
Notes
- Serve with sour cream, guacamole, salsa, shredded cheese, or avocado for extra flavor.
- Slice chicken into similar-sized strips to ensure even cooking.
- Use corn tortillas to keep the dish gluten-free.
- For meal prep, these fajitas can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
