You honestly can never go wrong with homemade chicken fajitas.
What's even more amazing about making this chicken fajitas recipe is that this version is made on just one pan, and in the oven. Talk about a quick and easy dinner for virtually any night, not just the busy ones.
With versatility of using any type of pepper, onion, and protein, making fajitas on a sheet pan is approachable for even the most novice of cooks, and clean up is done in a snap.
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Recipe at a Glance:
- Simple Swaps: Substitute chicken with shrimp or use portobello mushrooms for a vegetarian option.
- Cook Level: Easy and approachable; suitable for all cooking skill levels.
- Taste/Flavor: Juicy chicken seasoned with classic fajita spices, complemented by tender-crisp bell peppers and onions.
- Cooking Time: Approximately 30 minutes from start to finish.
- Best Served With: Warm tortillas, a squeeze of fresh lime, guacamole, sour cream, or a simple green salad.
Important Ingredients
- Chicken breast: You can use tenderloins for this if you don't want (or can't find) typical chickens breasts. I do this when I don't feel like taking the extra step to cut the chicken into smaller strips.
- Bell Peppers: My family likes the yellow and orange peppers the best.
- Onions: I tend to use yellow onion, but you can use a sweet onion rather (yes, they're different, see below!)
- Seasoning: I typically use a taco seasoning instead of buying a separate fajita seasoning mix, but feel free to use a fajita seasoning if you have one.
- Olive Oil: A drizzle or two over the veggies and chicken is all you need.
Be sure to check out the recipe card at the end of this post for more information about quantities, measurements, and specific cooking instructions.
Step-By-Step
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375º. Slice bell peppers into thin strips, then set aside.
Step 2: Slice a large onion and add to the peppers.
Step 3: Slice the chicken into small strips and toss in a large bowl with seasoning and some oil.
Step 4: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Layer in the peppers, onions, and chicken, and add another dusting of seasoning and a drizzle of oil. Toss to combine, then bake for 25 minutes and serve.
Hint: Toss the chicken and peppers and onions halfway through the baking process to ensure everything gets cooked evenly.
Trustworthy Tips for Making These Chicken Fajitas
- Be sure that the vegetables are cut thin to cook evenly.
- Marinade the chicken ahead of time to allow for the oil and seasoning to flavor the chicken.
- Use enough olive oil to coat all of the vegetables and the chicken.
- You don't need to worry about the spacing of the ingredients on the sheet pan. The chicken and peppers can overlap and will still cook well!
Other Recipes to Try:
- Easy Chicken Sausage and Veggie Sheet Pan: A hassle-free dish featuring savory chicken sausage and a medley of vegetables, making dinner both simple and delicious.
- One Sheet Pan Cajun Shrimp and Veggies Dinner: A spicy and flavorful combination of shrimp and assorted vegetables roasted to perfection on a single sheet pan.
- Easy Baked Sheet Pan Salmon Recipe: Succulent salmon fillets paired with seasonal vegetables, all baked together for a nutritious meal.
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Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
Equipment
- 1 sheet pan full or half size
- 1 parchment paper
- tongs
Ingredients
- 3 large chicken breasts sliced into tenderloins (unless you're using tenderloins)
- 1 large yellow onion sliced
- 1 large red bell pepper sliced
- 1 large yellow bell pepper sliced
- 1 large orange bell pepper sliced
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoon taco or fajita seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375° and line a large baking sheet with parchment.
- Slice the chicken into small strips and toss in a large bowl with seasoning and some oil.
- Place onto the baking sheet. Add the vegetables to the same oiled bowl, toss with seasoning and a drop of oil.
- Pour over the top of the chicken, assemble some there isn't much crowding
- Bake for 25 minutes and serve with flour tortillas or some rice, and any toppings you desire.
Sharon Fields says
Making fajitas just got so much easier for us during the week!!!! I had just one pan to clean and it made my night, this was super tasty and will be doing again!