Description
These Sheet Pan Fajitas are a quick, easy, and flavorful way to enjoy classic fajitas with minimal cleanup! Tender chicken or steak, bell peppers, and onions are seasoned with a zesty blend of spices and roasted to perfection. Serve with tortillas, guacamole, and salsa for a fun and tasty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Fajitas:
- 1 lb chicken breasts (or steak, thinly sliced)
- 2 bell peppers (red and green), thinly sliced
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 lime (for juice)
For Serving:
- 8 small flour tortillas (or corn tortillas)
- Salsa, guacamole, sour cream (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat for easy cleanup.
- Prepare the Fajita Ingredients:
- Slice the chicken (or steak) into thin strips.
- Slice the bell peppers and onion into thin strips as well.
- In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until the spices are well combined.
- Toss the Ingredients:
- Add the chicken (or steak), bell peppers, and onion to the bowl with the seasoning mixture. Toss everything together until the chicken and vegetables are evenly coated.
- Roast the Fajitas:
- Spread the seasoned chicken and vegetables evenly on the prepared sheet pan.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender, stirring halfway through.
- Finish the Fajitas:
- Remove the sheet pan from the oven. Squeeze the juice of one lime over the cooked fajitas for an extra burst of flavor.
- Serve and Enjoy!
- Serve the fajitas with warm tortillas, salsa, guacamole, and sour cream, if desired. Enjoy with your favorite toppings!
Notes
- You can use beef, shrimp, or even tofu as a protein alternative for these fajitas.
- For extra heat, add sliced jalapeños to the sheet pan before roasting.
- If you prefer crispy edges on the vegetables, broil the fajitas for 2-3 minutes at the end of cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (¼ of the recipe)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 75mg