Description
This One-Pan Chicken Fajitas recipe offers a simple and flavorful way to enjoy a classic Mexican dish with minimal cleanup. Tender strips of chicken are baked alongside vibrant bell peppers and onions, all seasoned with a blend of spices and lime juice. Served with warm tortillas and your favorite toppings, this dish is perfect for a quick, satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Vegetables
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
- 3 bell peppers (any color), sliced
- 1 large red onion, sliced
Seasonings and Oils
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Serving
- Warm flour tortillas
- Optional toppings: sour cream, salsa, guacamole, shredded cheese, fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a large sheet pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the sliced chicken, bell peppers, and red onion. Drizzle with olive oil and lime juice, then sprinkle all the spices including chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Toss well to coat evenly.
- Arrange and Bake: Spread the seasoned mixture in a single layer on the prepared sheet pan. Bake for 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure even cooking, until the chicken is fully cooked and the vegetables are tender.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the pan from the oven and let the fajitas rest for a couple of minutes. Serve hot with warm tortillas and your choice of toppings such as sour cream, salsa, guacamole, shredded cheese, and fresh cilantro.
Notes
- For added flavor and juiciness, consider using chicken thighs instead of breasts.
- To save time, prep all ingredients and marinate them in the refrigerator up to 24 hours ahead.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute flour tortillas with corn tortillas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (without tortilla or toppings)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
