Sheet-Pan Chicken Fajitas

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Cook: 25 min.
Yield 6 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
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
  • FAJITAS:
  • 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

Directions

  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.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 261 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 296mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 26g protein.

Make this sheet pan chicken fajitas recipe at home when you're craving the namesake dish from a Mexican restaurant. Doctor up the chicken, onion and sliced bell peppers with your favorite fajita toppings, whether it's salsa, guacamole, sour cream or cheese—or all of the above! —Margaret Knoebel, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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