Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

This sheet pan chicken fajitas recipe comes together quickly for a delicious and healthy weeknight meal. Chicken tenders, a mix of bell peppers and onions are roasted to perfection and wrapped together into tortillas for a recipe the whole family will love.

What Are Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas?

Fajitas are a Tex-Mex dish typically made up of a stripped protein (usually chicken or beef) and stripped vegetables (bell peppers and onion) marinated in the flavors of a Mexican-inspired seasoning. They are then served in a flour or corn tortilla with toppings. Typically fajitas are made on the stove top or grill.

This chicken fajita recipe is made on a sheet pan for simple cooking and easy clean-up. No grilling required! You’ll love this recipe because:

• One-Pan Required – minimal dish clean-up!
• High Protein – with chicken strips this dish is loaded in protein.
• Veggie-packed – lots of different veggie options with easy customization.
• Lots of leftovers – this meal feeds a crowd and there are often leftovers for the next day.
• Delicious – have I mentioned how flavorful these are?

Ingredients in Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

• Chicken tenders – I buy pre-cut chicken tenders since you’ll end up having to cut your boneless, skinless chicken breasts into strips anyway. If you cannot find pre-cut chicken tenders feel free to use boneless, skinless chicken breasts and slice them into strips. The chicken cooks best when cut into strips first.
• Olive oil – for coating chicken and veggies.
• Homemade fajita seasoning – chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin and salt are combined to make a fajitas seasoning for chicken. Add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a little kick of heat if desired.
• Bell peppers – I use 3 varieties (red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper and green bell pepper) but feel free to use 3 of the same or different varieties.
• Onion – you can use yellow or red onions but be sure to slice them for even cooking.
• Flour tortillas or corn tortillas – wrap up your sheet pan chicken fajitas into tortillas! Use corn tortillas if gluten-free.

How to Make Sheet Pan Fajitas

STEP 1: MAKE HOMEMADE FAJITA SEASONING

In a large bowl combine all fajita seasoning ingredients.

STEP 2: COAT CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES

Add chicken and olive oil to fajita seasoning and toss to coat. Add in bell peppers and onion and stir to combine.

STEP 3: ROAST

Spread chicken, bell peppers and onion on a baking sheet. Bake in oven for 15 minutes. Turn on broiler and broil for 2-3 minutes or until chicken and veggies have browned. Watch carefully to ensure they don’t burn.

STEP 4: ASSEMBLE

Serve chicken and veggies in warmed tortillas with desired toppings.

What Are the Best Toppings for Fajitas?

Ultimately what toppings you put on your sheet pan chicken fajitas is up to you but here are some delicious ideas!

• Sour cream – a dollop of sour cream is always a good idea. Greek yogurt works too.
• Lime wedges – give a little squeeze of lime juice onto your fajitas before serving
• Guacamole – use store-bought or homemade. Sliced avocado is also a great option!
• Salsa – Again, you can use store-bought or homemade
• Cilantro – sprinkle a little cilantro onto your sheet pan fajitas or omit if you don’t like cilantro
• Shredded Cheese– buy pre-shredded or shred yourself. Cheddar works great or try a more traditional Mexican cheese like cotija.
• Green onions – green parts only, sliced

How to Store + Reheat Leftovers

Fridge – store your leftovers in an airtight container. Reheat in the oven, on stove top or in the microwave.

Freezer – I personally would not recommend freezing this recipe.

More Sheet Pan Meals

• Sheet Pan Lemon Chicken w/ Potatoes + Kale
• Sheet Pan Za’atar Chicken and Veggies
• Sheet Pan Harissa Chicken
• Sheet Pan Roasted Cabbage Steaks and Chickpeas
• Sheet Pan Southwestern Vegetables

More Mexican Inspired Recipes

• Chicken Enchilada Soup
• Instant Pot Chicken Taquitos
• Black Bean Enchiladas
• Chicken Pozole Verde
• Spicy Grilled Shrimp Tacos

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