Make dinner a breeze with Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas! Juicy chicken, colorful peppers, and onions are perfectly seasoned and roasted together for an easy, flavorful meal. Serve with warm tortillas and your favorite toppings for a fajita night that’s simple, delicious, and family-approved!
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Why This Recipe Works
- One-Pan Wonder: Easy prep and cleanup make this a stress-free dinner option for busy nights.
- Bursting with Flavor: Perfectly seasoned chicken and roasted veggies deliver restaurant-quality fajitas at home.
- Customizable and Fun: Serve these Sheet Pan Fajitas with your favorite toppings for a meal everyone can personalize and enjoy!
🥘 Ingredients
- Chicken: Protein-packed base of the sheet pan chicken fajitas, seasoned and roasted to perfection.
- Green, Red, Orange, and Yellow Bell Peppers: Add sweetness, color, and crunch.
- Red Onion: Lends a slightly sweet and sharp flavor to the sheet pan chicken fajitas.
- Olive Oil: Helps the seasoning stick and adds richness.
- Jalapeños: Provides a spicy kick to the dish.
- Lime: Adds fresh, tangy brightness to enhance flavors.
- Flour Tortillas: Soft, warm wraps that hold the sheet pan chicken fajitas mixture.
For the complete list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
📖 Substitutions & Variations
- Ditch the tortillas and pile your fajitas over lettuce or cauliflower rice for a low-carb, keto-friendly twist!
- Swap chicken for shrimp or fish—just bake for 10-12 minutes to keep it perfectly tender.
- Craving extra indulgence? Melt some shredded cheese on top during the last few minutes for a gooey, cheesy finish!
🔪How To Make Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). In a bowl, combine all fajita seasonings with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and mix well. Add the chicken strips, bell peppers, onions, and jalapeños to the bowl. Stir until evenly coated with the seasoning mixture.
- Step 2: Arrange the chicken in the center of a sheet pan, ensuring it isn’t overcrowded, and spread the vegetables along the edges of the pan.
- Step 3: Wrap the tortillas in foil.
- Step 4: Bake the chicken strips for 15 minutes. During the last 5 minutes, place the wrapped tortillas in the oven to warm.
- Step 5: Once done, squeeze fresh lime juice over the entire pan.
- Step 6: Scoop the chicken and vegetables into tortillas and serve.
👩🍳 Expert Tips
- Even Sizing: Slice chicken and vegetables into uniform sizes to ensure even cooking.
- Avoid Overcrowding: Spread ingredients out on the pan for crispy edges and proper roasting.
- Warm Tortillas Properly: Wrapping tortillas in foil keeps them soft and pliable without drying out.
💭 FAQs
Chicken breast or thigh strips work equally well. Thighs are juicier, while breasts are leaner and cook faster.
Yes, prep the ingredients and store them in the fridge. Bake fresh when ready to serve for the best flavor.
Yes! Use a grill-safe tray or foil and cook on medium-high heat until the chicken is fully cooked and veggies are tender.
Allow the sheet pan chicken fajitas mixture to cool completely before storing. Transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
🧂Serving Suggestions
These are my favorite sides to serve sheet pan fajitas
- Homemade Guacamole: Creamy avocado dip with lime and cilantro pairs perfectly with sheet pan chicken fajitas.
- Strawberry Jalapeno Salsa: Fresh tomato, onion, and cilantro salsa adds brightness to the fajitas.
- Sour Cream: A dollop of sour cream cools down the spices in the sheet pan chicken fajitas.
- Mexican Rice: Fluffy, seasoned rice complements the bold flavors of the dish.
- Queso Dip: A cheesy dip to drizzle over the sheet pan chicken fajitas or enjoy as a side.
- Cilantro Lime Slaw: Crunchy slaw with zesty lime dressing for a refreshing side dish.
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Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
Ingredients
- 1 lb. Chicken Cut Into Thin Strips
- ½ Green Bell Pepper Thinly Sliced
- ½ Red Bell Pepper Thinly Sliced
- ½ Yellow Bell Pepper Thinly Sliced
- ½ Orange Bell Pepper Thinly Sliced
- ½ Red Onion Thinly Sliced
- 1 tbsp. Olive Oil
- 2 Jalapeno Deseeded, Diced
- 1 Lime
- 10 Flour Tortillas 6” Size
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). In a bowl, combine all fajita seasonings with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and mix well. Add the chicken strips, bell peppers, onions, and jalapeños to the bowl. Stir until evenly coated with the seasoning mixture.
- Arrange the chicken in the center of a sheet pan, ensuring it isn’t overcrowded, and spread the vegetables along the edges of the pan.
- Wrap the tortillas in foil.
- Bake for 15 minutes. During the last 5 minutes, wrap the tortillas in foil and place them in the oven to warm.
- Once done, squeeze fresh lime juice over the entire pan.
- Scoop the chicken and vegetables into tortillas and serve.
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These fajitas are a weeknight lifesaver! Juicy chicken, vibrant peppers, and onions all roasted to perfection on one pan—minimal cleanup, maximum flavor. Don't forget a squeeze of lime for that extra zing!