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Colorful chicken fajitas arranged on a rustic white sheet pan with vibrant red and green bell peppers, onions, and seasoned chicken strips, garnished with fresh cilantro, served with lime wedges, all on a wooden background with a warm, inviting atmosphere.

Quick and Easy Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

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This quick and flavorful chicken fajitas recipe is perfect for weeknights. It combines tender chicken, colorful peppers, and onions in a single sheet pan for easy cleanup and maximum taste.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
  • 3 bell peppers (red, green, yellow), sliced
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a small bowl, mix chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. In a large bowl, toss chicken strips, peppers, and onions with olive oil and spice mixture until evenly coated.
  4. Spread the mixture on the prepared sheet pan in a single layer.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender, stirring halfway through.
  6. Serve hot with lime wedges and garnish with fresh cilantro.

Notes

  • You can add sliced jalapenos for extra spice.
  • For a dairy-free option, skip any cheese toppings.
  • Serve with warm tortillas for traditional fajitas.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Healthy, Low-Carb

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
  • Calories: 320 Kcal
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg