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Easy Baked Chicken Fajitas on One Sheet Pan

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Juicy chicken & crisp peppers bake together with zesty lime for an easy, one-pan weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced against the grain into 1/2-inch thick strips
  • 3 pieces bell peppers (green, yellow, and red), cored and sliced into strips
  • 1 piece yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 Tablespoons oil (vegetable or canola oil)
  • 1 piece lime (for juicing)
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 8-10 pieces small flour tortillas
Seasoning
  • 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

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F and lightly grease a large sheet pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. Slice the bell peppers and yellow onion into thin strips and lay them evenly on the pan.
  3. Slice your chicken breasts against the grain into 1/2-inch thick strips and place them on top of the vegetables.
  4. In a small bowl, combine the seasoning ingredients: chili powder, paprika, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
  5. Sprinkle most of the seasoning over the chicken, and a bit over the vegetables. Then, spoon the minced garlic on top of the chicken and drizzle the olive oil over the entire pan.
  6. Toss everything gently to ensure it's well-coated and spread it into an even layer across the pan.
Cooking
  1. Place the sheet pan in the preheated oven and cook for 15–20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through (165 degrees F).
  2. In the last 5 minutes of cooking, wrap the flour tortillas in foil and place them in the oven to warm.
  3. Once everything is cooked, remove the pan from the oven. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the chicken and vegetables, then sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
  4. Serve warm in the tortillas with your choice of toppings, like sour cream, sliced avocado, pico de gallo, and cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSodium: 500mgSugar: 3g

Notes

Make-Ahead: Prepare the chicken and vegetables with seasoning a few hours in advance and let them marinate in the fridge for enhanced flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Always slice against the grain for tender chicken that’s easy to chew.