Sheet pan chicken fajitas. This easy dinner made in a baking tray is an absolute game changer. If you’re on the hunt for a minimal effort, extra delicious way to eat dinner, this is the right recipe for you. Flavored with fajita seasoning and loaded with vibrant veggies, this succulent chicken tastes amazing when served with warm tortillas, avocados and sour cream.
The culinary landscape has changed quite a bit over the past few years, but the love for classic dishes has remained the same. And easy-to-make dinners never cease to wane in popularity, thanks to sheet pan / tray bake recipes that make the classic dishes a breeze to cook.
Sheet pan chicken fajitas. Tortillas loaded with fajita spiced chicken strips, vibrant bell peppers or capsicum, avocados, sour cream, and coriander (cilantro) leaves. Bake them in the oven in a baking tray for minimal prep. A generous sprinkle of cheese is a must for all cheese lovers.
Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas Recipe
Prep the ingredients - Slice chicken and veggies into thin strips. I have opted for chicken breasts in this recipe. You will also need sliced bell peppers or capsicum and onions in this recipe. Drizzle all the ingredients with a little oil and season with fajita seasoning.
Bake and serve - Depending on the thickness of the slices of chicken, you will need to bake them for about 20-15 minutes at 220 C or 425 F. Assemble the cooked chicken and veggies in tortillas like a taco or wrap, and serve with salsa, guacamole, and sour cream.
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Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
Ingredients
Fajita seasoning:
Chicken fajita:
- 1 kg boneless chicken I used chicken breast, cut into thin strips
- 1 red bell pepper capsicum, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper capsicum, thinly sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper capsicum, thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 large onion sliced
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 lime cut into equal halves
- ½ cup grated cheddar or Monterey Jack optional
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Coriander cilantro leaves, to garnish
To serve:
- Warmed tortillas flour or corn
- Guacamole
- Sour cream
- Salsa optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 220 C / 425 F.
- Place chicken, bell peppers (capsicum), garlic, and onions on a baking tray.
- Drizzle with oil.
- Add fajita seasoning.
- Coat chicken and vegetables with the spices. Season with salt and pepper.
- Arrange chicken and vegetables in a single layer.
- Add lime.
- Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Drizzle with lime juice.
- Garnish with coriander (cilantro) leaves.
- Serve with warmed tortillas, guacamole and sour cream.
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