EASY sheet pan chicken fajitas

This sheet pan chicken fajitas recipe is quick to put together for a delicious and healthy weeknight meal. Chicken breast fillets, a mixture of peppers and onions are roasted to perfection and wrapped together in tortillas – a recipe the whole family will love.

What are fajitas?

Fajitas are a Tex-Mex dish that typically consists of a stripped protein (usually chicken or beef) and stripped vegetables (pepper and onion) marinated in the flavors of a Mexican-inspired spice. They are then served in a flour or corn tortilla with toppings.

This chicken fajita recipe is prepared on a sheet pan for easy cooking and easy cleanup. No grilling required!

Ingredients in Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

chicken keeper – I buy pre-sliced ​​chicken breasts because you need to cut your boneless, skinless chicken breasts into strips anyway. If you can’t find pre-sliced ​​chicken breast fillets, you can use boneless, skinless chicken breasts and cut them into strips.

olive oil – for coating chicken and vegetables.

Homemade Fajita Seasoning – Chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin and salt are combined to make a fajitas seasoning for chicken. If desired, add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a little heat boost.

paprika – I use 3 types (red peppers, yellow peppers and green peppers), but feel free to use 3 of the same or different types.

Onion – You can use yellow or red onions, but be sure to slice them so they cook evenly.

Flour tortillas or corn tortillas – Wrap your sheet metal chicken fajitas in tortillas! Use corn tortillas if you are gluten free.

How to make sheet pan fajitas

STEP 1: MAKE HOMEMADE FAJITA SEASONING

In a large bowl, mix together all the ingredients for the fajita seasoning.

STEP 2: COAT CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES

Add chicken and olive oil to fajita seasoning and toss to coat. Add the peppers and onion and stir.

STEP 3: FRY

Spread the chicken, peppers and onion on a baking sheet. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes. Turn on broiler and grill 2-3 minutes or until chicken and vegetables are browned. Be careful not to burn them.

STEP 4: ASSEMBLE

Serve chicken and vegetables in heated tortillas with desired toppings.

What toppings do you put on a fajita?

Ultimately, what toppings you put on your chicken fajitas is up to you, but here are some delicious ideas!

• sour cream – a dollop of sour cream is always a good idea. Greek yogurt works too.
• lime wedges – Add a small squeeze of lime juice to your fajitas before serving
• guacamole – Use store-bought or homemade ones. Sliced ​​avocado is a great option too!
• salsa – Again, you can use store-bought or homemade ones
• coriander – Sprinkle a little cilantro on top of your sheet pan fajitas or leave it out if you don’t like cilantro
• Grated cheese– Buy pre-shredded or shred yourself. Cheddar works great, or try a more traditional Mexican cheese like cotija.
• Green Onions – green parts only, sliced

How to store and reheat leftovers

Refrigerator – Store your leftovers in an airtight container. Reheat in the oven, on the stovetop or in the microwave.

freezer – Personally, I would not recommend this recipe for freezing.

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