Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas with Bell Peppers and Onions
Colorful bell peppers and onions roasted with seasoned chicken strips on a single sheet pan, perfect for assembling into fajitas with warm tortillas. This tex-mex-inspired sheet pan ready in about 40 minutes pairs large yellow onion, sliced into strips, olive oil, chili powder for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, 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.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into 1/2-inch strips
- 1 large red bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 1 large yellow bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 1 large green bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 1 large yellow onion, sliced into strips
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 8 corn or flour tortillas
- for serving fresh lime wedges
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, combine 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts sliced into 1/2-inch strips and toss to coat.
- Step 2: Add 1 large each of red, yellow, and green bell peppers sliced into strips and 1 large sliced yellow onion to the bowl, tossing everything together to evenly coat with the seasoning mixture.
- Step 3: Spread the chicken and vegetables onto a large rimmed sheet pan in a single layer. Roast for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender and slightly charred.
- Step 4: Warm 8 corn or flour tortillas in the oven for 2-3 minutes. Serve the roasted chicken and vegetables on the tortillas, garnished with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro and fresh lime wedges for squeezing over the top.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas with Bell Peppers and Onions 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 Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas with Bell Peppers and Onions?
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 Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas with Bell Peppers and Onions?
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 Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas with Bell Peppers and Onions for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). 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 Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas with Bell Peppers and Onions?
Tex-Mex 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.