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Quick, easy and healthy – these sheet pan chicken fajitas are loaded with flavor but take just minutes to prep and bake. You’ll have a hearty dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes with this foolproof recipe!
Instructions
Place chicken, onion, and peppers in a single layer on a large baking sheet.
Drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with my signature fajita spice blend (hint: it’s NOT a packet of fajita seasoning – have you seen the ingredients in those?!?!)
Toss to coat veggies and chicken evenly with the oil and seasoning.
Bake for 10 minutes. Then stir meat and veggies on the pan and bake for 5 more minutes. Broil on high 2-3 minutes just to get the edges of everything crispy and a little charred.
Serve on flour tortillas with all your favorite fajita toppings!
You’ll Love This
- The spice blend is made with classic pantry staple seasonings. Have you read the ingredient list on those store-bought fajita or taco seasonings? It’s a long list filled with lots of preservatives. You can make a quick fajita seasoning that is just as flavorful (if not more so) with the seasonings you’ve already got in your pantry! Save yourself the money and preservatives and make your own seasoning. But also, I’m so NOT judging you if you decide to use a packet of fajita seasoning. I’ve done it before and I’ll do it again. But when I have time I like to season with my own blend!
- They’re real quick and easy. We are talking maybe 5-10 minutes of prep to slice your veggies, which by the way you can totally do the day before or just whenever you get a few free minutes. Then another 18ish minutes to bake everything together and voila! Restaurant quality chicken fajitas with minimal prep or effort! Those are my favorite kinds of dinners!
- This is a great meal prep recipe! Prep a double batch on Sunday and you’ve got at least 3-4 dinners for your family! Or make it into a salad or burrito bowl and enjoy it for lunch at work. The chicken and veggies re-heat like a dream – either in the microwave or in a pot on the stove with a splash of water.
Tips
- Buy chicken tenders instead of breasts – it’ll save you time cutting them into fajita size strips! I’m all about time-saving and to be honest, I hate cutting raw meat. So I buy the chicken boneless, skinless chicken tenders so I just to slice each tender into 2-3 pieces which saves a few minutes of time!
- Feel free to switch up the veggies to suit your taste! Sometimes I’ll add poblanos if I have them on hand and I’ve even added thickly sliced mushrooms into the mix with a great result. This recipe is super versatile, just make sure whatever veggies you’re using to account for their difference in cook time (ie: carrots and potatoes take longer to roast than peppers, onions, and mushrooms).
- Add a couple pinches of cayenne to give the fajitas a little kick! If your family like it’s hot, add a pinch of cayenne or chipotle powder for a little extra zing. Just remember – a little goes a long way!
- Feel free to prep the veggies, chicken and spice mixture a day or two in advance. Then when you’re ready for dinner you can throw everything on the sheet pan, toss it with the seasoning and bake!
FAQs
- Can I use another kind of meat instead of chicken?
- Sure! Thinly sliced steak or even shrimp would be DELISH in this recipe too!
- What if I don’t have a sheet pan?
- No worries! Feel free to use any large baking dish in place of the sheet pan. It’s ideal to have the chicken and veggies in a single layer so they cook evenly so you might end up having to use two baking dishes to fit everything that way.
Family Favorites
- Easy Mexican Burgers
- Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers
- Mexican Breakfast Casserole
- Simple Chipotle Slaw
- Easy Honey Lime Chicken Tacos
- Southwest Salad with Homemade Dressing
Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
Quick, easy and healthy – these sheet pan chicken fajitas are loaded with flavor but take just minutes to prep and bake. You’ll have a hearty dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes with this fool proof recipe!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 lb. chicken breast tenders, cut into bite size pieces
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 green pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 red pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 yellow pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Kosher salt
- fresh cracked pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place chicken, onion, and peppers in a single layer on a large baking sheet.
- Drizzle with olive oil.
- Sprinkle with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, oregano, onion powder and a large pinch of Kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
- Bake for 10 minutes. Then stir meat and veggies on the pan and bake for 5 more minutes.
- Broil on high 2-3 minutes just to get the edges of everything crispy and a little charred.
- Serve on flour tortillas with all your favorite fajita toppings!
Keywords: sheet pan chicken recipes, baked fajitas, healthy fajitas
Kylie Lato
The easiest weeknight meal you’ll ever make! Skip the Mexican restaurant this week and enjoy dinner at home with your family!
★★★★★
Susan L.
This was fabulous! I usually tweak recipes but this one I followed faithfully. Although I served it with cheesy brown rice instead of flour tortillas as I was out of those. This turned out absolutely perfect! The ratios in the spice blend were spot on. My husband wants this in our regular rotation and so do I. Thank you!
★★★★★
Kylie Lato
BEST. REVIEW. EVER. I am definitely one who always tweaks recipes too – but sometimes it pays off just to stick to the original! So glad you enjoyed this. Thank you for leaving a review!! 🙂
Susan L
Made this again tonight for about the 12th time. STILL excellent!! Thank you again for such a great recipe!
★★★★★
Kylie Lato
YESSSS!! I am so glad you are loving this one! It is so much easier than making fajitas the traditional way. Thanks for leaving a review Susan!!! 🙂
Brandi
Delicious flavors but very dry. I’ll work on that next time.
★★★★
Kylie Lato
Thanks for leaving a review, Brandi! Was the chicken dry or the veggies? Did you bake for the recommended time or longer? If the chicken was dry, I wonder if it got over cooked? If the veggies were dry, I wonder if they went for a bit too long also because peppers release a ton of water when they cook so they should stay nice and moist. All ovens cook a bit differently – it’s helpful to get an oven safe thermometer to keep inside so you can see if your oven is actually heating up to the correct temperature. Hope that helps if you decide to try it again! 🙂
amanda simmons
great for low carb lifestyle, very flavorful!
★★★★★
Kylie Lato
This is a great recipe for anyone following a low carb diet. I’m so glad you liked it! Thanks for leaving a review Amanda!
Emmy
My fiancé is a very picky eater, so getting him to eat new things can be difficult. He absolutely LOVED this recipe, I will definitely be keeping this one handy.
★★★★★
Kylie Lato
This is a great recipe for picky eaters!! They can pick and choose what they want as they build their fajita! Thanks so much for leaving a review Emmy – I really appreciate it 🙂
Alexis Squires
Such a yummy recipe!!
★★★★★
Kylie Lato
I’m so glad that you liked it Alexis! Thank you for leaving a review 🙂
Alexis S.
Such an awesome recipe!
★★★★★
Kylie Lato
Thank you Alexis! I am so glad that you enjoyed this one! 🙂
Shelly
Thank you for sharing your recipe! Dinner served in no time – and picky hubby thought it was wonderful 🙂
★★★★★
Kylie Lato
I’m so glad to hear that Shelly! Thanks for leaving a review – I really appreciate it 🙂
Ekta
Delicious!
★★★★★
Kylie Lato
Thanks so much for leaving a review, Ekta – I am glad that you enjoyed these fajitas!! 🙂
Kendra
I made this recipe for my family’s weekly taco night. This recipe was so easy and quick to make. My partner said he could smell the dish from the front porch! He had nothing but rave reviews compliments for the evening. This has been the winning dish so far from all our taco nights 😊.
★★★★★
Kylie Lato
Yayyyyyyy!!! I am SO glad to hear all of this! There is nothing better than your family enjoying a meal that you prepared!!! 🙂 Thanks so much for leaving a review, Kendra. I really appreciate it!
Jamie
Life changing!! Yum!
★★★★★
Kylie Lato
WOOHOO!! So glad you liked it Jamie!! 🙂 Thanks for leaving a review!
Teresa
Great recipe!! Super easy. I love the final broil idea, I never would’ve thought of it on my own. It truly makes a difference!!!
★★★★★
Kylie Lato
I could not agree more, Teresa!! The broil is all-important in this recipe! Thanks so much for leaving a review – I really appreciate it! 🙂
Joumana
Great and easy recipe! Taste is amazing
★★★★★
Kylie Lato
I am so glad you enjoyed this recipe Joumana – thanks for leaving a review!! 🙂
Cindy
This recipe is AWESOME!!! Made it for the family the with tacos tonight for Cinco De Mayo dinner. I will never go back to the way I have always made fajitas! I can’t stop smiling at how delicious and juicy the chicken is! I doubled the recipe, just so I’d have leftovers; not much was leftover! Thanks for a new regular in my recipe file!
★★★★★
Kylie Lato
WOOHOO! I am so glad that you and your family liked this recipe, Cindy! It is SO much easier to make than traditional fajitas – could not agree more. Thanks so much for leaving a review – I really appreciate it!
Alisa
Usually we go out for Cinco de Mayo but with the stay at home order I decided to try something new at home. My family absolutely love, love, love this recipe. There was a perfect balance of flavors and it was better than going out to eat. I will definitely be making this again. Thanks for a excellent recipe.
★★★★★
Kylie Lato
Sometimes I think it’s more fun to stay in and enjoy the holidays anyway! I am so glad that your family enjoyed this recipe 🙂 Thanks for leaving a review – I really appreciate it!
Cindy
This recipe is spot on! The spice blend is perfect. Having everything cut up ahead of time made supper quick and easy. Thank you for sharing. Delicious!
Kylie Lato
Yayyyyy! Love to hear that. I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe – it’s one of our family’s favorites! Thanks for leaving a review, Cindy. I really appreciate it 🙂
Danielle
I will be using this recipe again in the future. The chicken came out tender and juicy. Great fajita recipe
★★★★★
Kylie Lato
I am so glad that you liked this one, Danielle! It’s one of our family’s favorites. Thanks so much for leaving a review 🙂
PJM
These fajitas were delish and so easy to make. I had them over spinach with avocado slices and a little grated parmesan. I’ll definitely make these again! Thanks.
★★★★★
Kylie Lato
Yummm! That sounds amazing! I am so glad you enjoyed this recipe – thanks for leaving a review!
Claire
Delicious. So glad you included spice ingredients because I don’t use packets. I needed 2 sheet pans to fit everything in a single layer and they were full! Makes a huge amount.
★★★★★
Kylie Lato
So glad you enjoyed this recipe, Claire! Thanks so much for leaving a review!!
Shay🌸Mama
This was a fantastic recipe! Very easy to put together for the family during the week, healthy and delicious. (I love homemade seasoning, especially for fajitas!)
★★★★★
Kylie Lato
I am so glad you enjoyed this recipe, Shay!! Homemade seasoning is ALWAYS better than packaged!! Thanks so much for leaving a review – I really appreciate it 🙂
Irishsiouxie
Super easy and no processed foods! We are not spicy people so it was the right amount of flavor and just a hint of spice.
★★★★
Kylie Lato
So glad you enjoyed the recipe – thanks for leaving a review!
Makenna
This seasoning is amazing on the veggies!!! I couldn’t stop eating it! Cooked mine a little different: chicken in oven & pan fried veggies (added zucchini too). Then I tossed the chicken in afterwards and had rice on the side. Also very quick to make. Will definitely be making this again!!
★★★★★
Kylie Lato
That sounds delicious, Makenna – love the addition of zucchini and serving it over rice!! I’m so glad you enjoyed the seasoning 🙂 Thanks for leaving a review!
Kathi V
This was quick, easy and very good. Used thinly chicken breasts available at BJ’s I cut them 3rds lengthwise. I only had one large green pepper which needed to be used. I had it all ready on cookie sheet to go in oven but my husband wanted to grill. He used a grill rack and it turned out perfect! Heated flour tortillas in foil on grill, served with Mexican shredded cheese (had on hand), salsa and sour cream.
Definitely will make again!
★★★★★
Kylie Lato
I never thought of trying these on the grill – what a great idea! I’m so glad that you enjoyed this recipe. Thank you for leaving a review, Kathi. I really appreciate it!
Laurie
This was so easy and tasty!
I came home late and put it together super quick. I used steak and added a little bit of time to the baking and broiling…I like everything well done.
It was delicious and fast!
★★★★★
Kylie Lato
Mmmmm, this would be great with steak! So glad you enjoyed this recipe, Laura. Thank you for leaving a review!
Tova
This recipe looks awesome! If I use 2 lbs of chicken, should I double cook time?
Kylie Lato
I think you could just increase the cooking time by about 5 minutes or so, even if you’re doubling. I’d definitely recommend using two sheet pans as well. Great question, Tova!
Tova
Followed your advice and added 5 more minutes and it was perfect!! Thanks for an awesome and easy recipe:)
Kylie Lato
I am so glad to hear that!! Thank you for letting me know!
Donna
This is our new easy fajita recipe. Delicious
★★★★★
Kylie Lato
I am so glad that you enjoyed this recipe, Donna. It is SO easy and SO yummy! Thanks for leaving a review – I really appreciate it!
Brenda C
This was very good! Thanks for sharing!!
★★★★★
Kylie Lato
I am so glad that you enjoyed this recipe, Brenda! Thanks so much for leaving a review – I really appreciate it!
grace
I made these for my roommates birthday! They were super good and very affordable:)
★★★★★
Kylie Lato
Yay! You’ve got a lucky roommate!! So glad you enjoyed this recipe, Grace. Thank you for leaving a review!
Maureen
I love this recipe. I make up the spice mix and place chicken and chopped veg in a zip lock bag and let it marinade for a good few hours. The flavour is amazing.
★★★★★
Kylie Lato
What a great idea to marinate the chicken and veggies! Love it! I’m so glad that you enjoyed this recipe, Maureen. Thank you for leaving a review – I really appreciate it!
Jade
This is restaurant quality. The amount of spices seemed daunting but I carried on and the result was phenomenal! With queso this one is a show stopper.
Kylie Lato
OH MY GOSH queso would really take these fajitas over the top! Sounds so delicious! I’m glad you enjoyed this recipe, Jade. Thank you for leaving a review 🙂