Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas with Black Beans

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-01 · Updated 2026-04-01

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A colorful one-pan meal featuring crispy chicken, caramelized bell peppers, and tender black beans, inspired by Mexican street food. This Mexican-inspired sheet-pan recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, bell peppers, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 Mexican cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 (5 oz each) chicken thighs
1 large, sliced bell peppers
1/2 cup, sliced onion
1 can (15 oz), drained black beans
1/2 cup corn kernels
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
2 tbsp lime juice
1/2, sliced avocado
1/4 cup, chopped cilantro

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss chicken with 1 tbsp oil, cumin, paprika, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp pepper. Place on a rimmed baking sheet.
Step 2: Add bell peppers, onion, black beans, and corn to the sheet. Drizzle with remaining 1 tbsp oil and 1 tbsp lime juice. Toss to coat.
Step 3: Roast 25-30 minutes until chicken is golden and vegetables are tender-crisp. Garnish with avocado, cilantro, and remaining lime juice before serving.