Chicken Fajita Sheet Pan Dinner
Savor the bold flavors of this Chicken Fajita Sheet Pan Dinner, where juicy chicken meets colorful bell peppers and sweet red onions. Perfect for busy weeknights, this easy-to-make recipe requires minimal prep and cleanup. Gather your family around the table for a delightful meal that can be customized to suit your taste!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium red onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fajita seasoning
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and half of the fajita seasoning.
- Toss the sliced bell peppers and onion in a bowl with olive oil and the remaining fajita seasoning.
- Arrange the seasoned chicken on one side of the baking sheet and the veggies on the other.
- Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and veggies are tender.
- Let rest for a few minutes before slicing; serve warm with tortillas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For enhanced flavor, marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes before cooking. Feel free to substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu for a different protein option. Add black beans or corn for extra nutrition and texture.