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A top-down shot of seared chicken breast strips and charred red and yellow bell peppers on a silver sheet pan. (Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas)
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Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas: The Ultimate 30-Minute Smoky Weeknight Dinner

These Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas feature tender seared chicken, blistered bell peppers, and caramelized onions dusted in a smoky chili seasoning. A vibrant, one-pan meal that's ready in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Fajita Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs Chicken Breast sliced into 1/2-inch strips
  • 1 each Red Bell Pepper sliced into strips
  • 1 each Yellow Bell Pepper sliced into strips
  • 1 each Green Bell Pepper sliced into strips
  • 1 large White Onion slivered
  • 3 tbsp Avocado Oil or other high-smoke point oil
  • 1 tbsp Chili Powder
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Sea Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro leaves only
  • 2 whole Lime Wedges bright green

Equipment

  • 1 Silver Metallic Sheet Pan Heavy-duty for even heat distribution.
  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and place a silver metallic sheet pan inside to warm up.
  2. Slice the chicken breast, bell peppers, and white onion into uniform strips and slivers.
Cooking
  1. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, peppers, and onions with oil and all spices until everything is coated in a reddish-brown dusting.
  2. Spread onto the sheet pan in a single layer. Roast for 18-22 minutes, tossing halfway through.
  3. Look for charred, blistered skins on the peppers and golden-brown seared edges on the chicken.
Garnish
  1. Remove from oven, scatter fresh cilantro leaves, and squeeze one lime wedge over the pan. Serve with remaining lime wedges.

Nutrition

Calories: 310kcalProtein: 38gFat: 12gFiber: 3g

Notes

Ensure the pan is not overcrowded to prevent steaming.
Use a high-smoke point oil like avocado oil to achieve the best sear at 425°F.
Keyword easy weeknight dinner,one pan meal,Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

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