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Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

Don't let the lack of sizzling theatrics fool you—this sheet-pan chicken fajitas recipe delivers the same bold flavors as a restaurant would, all from the comfort of your own kitchen.

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-in. strips
  • 2 medium sweet peppers, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 8 corn tortillas (6 inches)
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 4 lime wedges

Instruction

  1. Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine spices. Add chicken, bell pepper, onion and oil; toss to coat. Transfer mixture to a foil-lined rimmed baking pan. Bake until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender, 20-25 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, toast corn tortillas in a hot, dry skillet until lightly browned. Stuff tortillas with chicken and vegetables. Top with cilantro; serve with lime wedges.

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