Spice up your Taco Tuesday with a Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas made with tender, juicy cuts of chicken that are perfectly marinated and spiced with a blend of spicy jalapenos, and a variety of peppers.
This recipe also includes a super easy and tasty homemade fajita seasoning which we will walk through with you on how you can whip it up with ingredients found right in your cabinet. Don’t run out and purchase anything that’s expensive and going to be used a handful of times. Make your own and see how easy it is. Just a few turns of your spoon and each spice comes together for a perfect blend.
Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas are not only amazingly good but as you can probably guess from the title; this recipe makes cooking in the summer easy because you only need one pan and one heating source to create delicious flavors.
Can I add other ingredients to my Fajitas?
The sky is the limit when it comes to creating your own personal touch to this meal. You can add extra ingredients to what we list in the recipe, or even include something new. Some options that go well are black beans, shredded cheese (add that on last so the cheese melts in a perfect layer over your fajitas), or kick it up with some spicier peppers.
What condiments and sides do you recommend?
There is nothing better than a spicy and sizzling fajita with cool sour cream, homemade (or store-bought) avocado, or your preferred salsa or dip. These fajitas go into a tortilla so if you are a carb fan then include some white or Mexican rice to make as a side to your main course.
Make sure when serving that you pull it straight from the oven and right to your table still sizzling hot. Fajitas are usually served on cast iron hot plates and waft a mountain of steam at you while you try to piece them together. It’s a fun and delicious meal for the whole family.
Here is what you need to make your Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
1 lb. of boneless, skinless chicken thighs
3 bell peppers (1 green, 1 red, 1 yellow, optional)
1 medium yellow onion
Salt
Pepper
1 pkg of 8 small flour tortillas
Optional – 1 lime
Optional – Fresh cilantro
Chicken Broth
Butter
Homemade Fajita Seasoning:
1 Tbsp of chili powder
1 Tbsp of cumin
1 Tbsp of paprika
1/2 tsp of oregano
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
Let’s start building your Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas!
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
Prepare a sheet pan with parchment paper. (Aluminum foil or the sheet pan itself also works. Just be sure to spray with non-stick spray.)
In a small bowl, mix everything for the homemade fajita seasoning. Set aside.
Thinly slice the chicken thighs into fajita size slices. Season with salt and pepper. Then add HALF of the fajita seasoning, coating all of the chicken well. Place the chicken on one side of the sheet pan.
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Combine Chicken Broth and Butter in a pan
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Thinly slice all 3 bell peppers (optional) and the onion. Place each in a row on the sheet pan. Drizzle the vegetables with olive oil and coat with the remaining fajita seasoning.
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Now mix everything together, the chicken and vegetables.
Add vegetables and chicken to the sauce
Bake for 20 minutes.
Remove from the oven and enjoy on flour tortillas! You can add the juice of 1 lime and sprinkle with fresh cilantro for some extra flavor.
What are you serving these fajitas with?
Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
- Prepare a sheet pan with parchment paper. (Aluminum foil or the sheet pan itself also works. Just be sure to spray with non-stick spray.)
- In a small bowl, mix everything for the homemade fajita seasoning. Set aside.
- Thinly slice the chicken thighs into fajita size slices. Season with salt and pepper. Then add HALF of the fajita seasoning, coating all of the chicken well. Place the chicken on one side of the sheet pan.
- Thinly slice all 3 bell peppers and the onion. Place each in a row on the sheet pan. Drizzle the vegetables with olive oil and coat them with the remaining fajita seasoning.
- Now mix everything together, the chicken and vegetables.
- Bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and enjoy on flour tortillas! You can add the juice of 1 lime and sprinkle it with fresh cilantro for some extra flavor.
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