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Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas Recipe

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  • Author: Sue
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes
  • Total Time: 28 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Description

This Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas recipe is a vibrant and flavorful one-pan meal that combines tender chicken breast tenders with a colorful medley of sliced onions and bell peppers. Seasoned with a blend of chili powder, cumin, and paprika, then oven-baked and broiled for a perfect char, it’s a quick and easy dinner option perfect for busy weeknights. Serve on warm flour tortillas with your favorite toppings for a delicious Tex-Mex feast.

Ingredients

Protein and Vegetables

  • 1 pound 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

Seasonings and Oil

  • 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, to taste
  • Fresh cracked pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C). Arrange the chicken pieces, sliced red onion, and all three sliced bell peppers in a single layer on a large baking sheet to ensure even cooking.
  2. Add Olive Oil: Drizzle the ingredients on the baking sheet with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, which helps keep the chicken moist and vegetables tender while roasting.
  3. Season the Mixture: Sprinkle the fajita seasoning blend evenly over the chicken and vegetables. This includes 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 tablespoon cumin, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, plus kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste. Toss everything thoroughly to coat all pieces evenly.
  4. Bake the Fajitas: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes to cook the chicken and soften the vegetables slightly. After 10 minutes, stir the meat and veggies to redistribute and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
  5. Broil to Crisp and Char: Switch your oven to the broil setting on high. Broil the chicken and vegetables for 2-3 minutes just until the edges get crispy and develop a slight char for that authentic fajita flavor. Watch carefully to avoid burning.
  6. Serve and Enjoy: Remove from the oven and serve the flavorful chicken and pepper mixture on warm flour tortillas. Add your favorite fajita toppings such as sour cream, guacamole, salsa, or shredded cheese for a complete meal.
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Notes

  • Use chicken breast tenders for quick cooking and tender meat; alternatively, thinly sliced chicken breasts can be used.
  • You can customize the vegetables by adding sliced mushrooms or zucchini if desired.
  • For a gluten-free option, serve with corn tortillas or lettuce wraps instead of flour tortillas.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper, adjusting spice levels according to preference.
  • To reduce cooking time slightly, ensure all ingredients are cut into uniform sizes.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 3 days.

Find it online: https://suerecipe.com/sheet-pan-chicken-fajitas-recipe/