Description
A quick and easy weeknight dinner featuring chicken and vegetables roasted on a single baking sheet with a homemade fajita spice blend, requiring minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
- 3 medium bell peppers (red, yellow, green), sliced into strips
- 1 large yellow onion, sliced into thin strips
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 8–10 flour tortillas (or corn tortillas for gluten-free)
- 1 lime, juiced
- Optional toppings: sour cream, shredded cheese, fresh cilantro, diced avocado, salsa
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice chicken breasts into 1/2-inch wide strips and slice bell peppers and onion into similar-sized strips.
- Place chicken and vegetables in a large mixing bowl.
- Drizzle with olive oil and add smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Toss ingredients until evenly coated with oil and spices.
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Spread chicken and vegetables in a single layer on the baking sheet, ensuring they are not crowded.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Chicken is done when internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and veggies are tender-crisp with browned edges.
- Remove from oven and squeeze fresh lime juice over the mixture.
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
- Serve immediately with desired toppings.
Notes
Do not crowd the pan to ensure roasting instead of steaming. Slice ingredients uniformly for even cooking. Chicken thighs can be substituted but may require 5 extra minutes of cooking time. For gluten-free, use corn tortillas. For dairy-free, omit cheese and sour cream or use alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving includes c
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 30
Keywords: sheet pan dinner, chicken fajitas, weeknight dinner, easy recipes, healthy meals, gluten-free options, meal prep