Chicken Fajita Sheet Pan (Printable)

One-pan meal featuring tender chicken and roasted bell peppers seasoned with Tex-Mex spices.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 1.3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, sliced into strips

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 large red bell pepper, sliced
03 - 1 large yellow bell pepper, sliced
04 - 1 large green bell pepper, sliced
05 - 1 large red onion, sliced

→ Marinade & Seasoning

06 - 3 tbsp olive oil
07 - 2 tsp chili powder
08 - 1 tsp ground cumin
09 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
10 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
11 - 1/2 tsp onion powder
12 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
13 - 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
14 - 1 tsp salt
15 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
16 - Juice of 1 lime

→ To Serve

17 - 8 small warmed flour or corn tortillas
18 - Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
19 - Lime wedges
20 - Sour cream, salsa, or guacamole (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Set the oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil to simplify cleanup.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, optional cayenne, salt, black pepper, and lime juice.
03 - Add chicken strips, sliced bell peppers, and onion to the bowl. Toss thoroughly to coat all pieces evenly with the marinade.
04 - Spread the marinated chicken and vegetable mixture evenly in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Place the baking sheet in the oven and roast for 22 to 25 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until chicken is cooked through and vegetables have slight char and tenderness.
06 - Remove from oven and serve immediately with warmed tortillas and preferred toppings such as cilantro, lime wedges, sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • One baking sheet means one dish to wash, which honestly might be the best part of cooking after a long day.
  • The chicken comes out juicy and tender while the peppers get those beautiful charred edges that taste like actual effort.
  • It's flexible enough to feed picky eaters or adventurous ones, all from the same pan.
02 -
  • Don't skip stirring halfway through; the edges cook faster than the middle, and you want everything golden at the same time.
  • If your peppers still feel too firm when the chicken is done, give them another few minutes alone on the pan—they'll thank you.
03 -
  • Pat your chicken dry before adding it to the marinade; this helps it brown better and cook more evenly.
  • Cut your peppers into strips that are similar in size and thickness so they cook at the same rate as the chicken.
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