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Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

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  • Author: chloe
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

Quick and delicious sheet pan chicken fajitas with tender chicken, vibrant peppers, and a blend of seasonings, perfect for gatherings or cozy dinners.


Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into ½-inch thick strips
  • 3 bell peppers (green, yellow, and red), cored and sliced into strips
  • 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
  • 1 lime
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 8-10 small flour tortillas
  • Desired fajita toppings (sour cream, sliced avocado or guacamole, pico de gallo, shredded cheese)
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste


Instructions

  1. Lightly grease a large sheet pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. Lay the sliced bell peppers and onions evenly on the pan.
  3. Place the chicken strips on top of the vegetables.
  4. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F.
  5. In a small bowl, combine chili powder, paprika, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
  6. Stir the seasonings well, then sprinkle most over the chicken, and some over the vegetables.
  7. Spoon the minced garlic over the chicken and drizzle the pan with vegetable oil.
  8. Toss the chicken and veggies to coat everything evenly, spreading it into an even layer across the pan.
  9. Roast in the oven for 15-20 minutes or until the chicken reaches 165 degrees F when tested with a thermometer.
  10. For the last 5 minutes, wrap the flour tortillas in foil and place them in the oven to warm.
  11. Remove everything from the oven. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the chicken and vegetables, and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
  12. Serve in warmed tortillas with desired toppings.

Notes

Feel free to adjust the seasoning to your taste, and consider adding other vegetables like mushrooms or zucchini for a twist.