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Sheet Pan Fajitas Ready in Just 25 Minutes

Sheet pan fajitas offer quick Mexican dinner solutions with easy chicken fajita recipes. Achieve flavorful, fast meals perfect for busy schedules. Try now! (...
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinners
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 485

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb chicken breast cut into strips
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 large green bell pepper sliced
  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 2 tbsp fajita seasoning
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • 8 small flour tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 lime cut into wedges

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F and position a rack in the upper third. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or foil for easier cleanup (trust me on this). This high heat is what creates those crispy, caramelized edges on your veggies and chicken.
  2. Pat your chicken strips dry with paper towels and place them in a bowl. Add the fajita seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder, tossing until every piece is coated evenly. The dry chicken grabs the seasoning better than damp chicken does.
  3. Arrange the seasoned chicken strips in a single layer on your prepared sheet pan. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and spread everything out so nothing's crowded or overlapping. Roast for
  4. While the chicken cooks, toss your sliced peppers and onion in a separate bowl with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Season lightly with salt and pepper—don't overdo it since you already seasoned the chicken generously.
  5. After the chicken hits 8 minutes, pull the pan out and push the chicken toward the sides. Add your veggies to the center and middle areas, spreading everything into one mostly-even layer. Return to the oven for
  6. Check that the chicken reaches 165°F internally—mine always takes exactly 15 minutes total, never longer. The veggies should look slightly charred at the edges, which is exactly what you want for that restaurant-quality flavor.
  7. Warm your tortillas for about 30 seconds in a dry skillet while the sheet pan fajitas finish. Arrange the tortillas on plates, add the chicken and veggie mixture on top, then let everyone add cheese, lime juice, and their favorite toppings.