Maroon and White Layered Texas Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

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Colorful sliced chicken breast and bell peppers roasted on a sheet pan with classic Tex-Mex spices, served with warm tortillas and toppings. This mexican-inspired sheet pan ready in about 40 minutes pairs large, sliced into strips white onion, olive oil, chili powder for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 8, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 8 Mexican cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, combine 2 lbs sliced boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1 large sliced red bell pepper, 1 large sliced white onion, and 1 large sliced green bell pepper with 3 tbsp olive oil.
  2. Step 2: Sprinkle 2 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper over the chicken and vegetables. Toss everything until fully coated with the spice mixture.
  3. Step 3: Spread the mixture evenly on a large rimmed sheet pan in a single layer. Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender with caramelized edges.
  4. Step 4: Remove sheet pan from oven and drizzle 2 tbsp fresh lime juice over the fajita mixture. Toss gently.
  5. Step 5: Warm 8 flour tortillas wrapped in foil in the oven for the last 5 minutes of cooking.
  6. Step 6: To serve, fill each tortilla with the chicken and pepper mixture, a spoonful of 1/2 cup sour cream, a sprinkle of 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Maroon and White Layered Texas Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas take to make?

Total time is about 40 minutes (15 min prep + 25 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Maroon and White Layered Texas Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep olive oil from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Maroon and White Layered Texas Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Maroon and White Layered Texas Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 8 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 8). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Maroon and White Layered Texas Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas?

Mexican sheet pan like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.