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    Home » Recipes » Chicken

    Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

    Published: Aug 17, 2023 · Modified: Jan 30, 2025 by Eileen Murphy Kelly

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    Baked chicken fajitas with peppers and onion on a baking sheet.

    These Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas are super easy to make and perfect for a weeknight meal. Simply toss everything onto one pan and bake. The chicken is juicy and flavorful, and the veggies are nice and crispy. Serve with some warm tortillas and your favorite toppings, and you've got a delicious meal that everyone will love!

    A sheet pan with chicken seasoned with fajita seasoning, sliced peppers, onions and a bowl of guacamole.

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    • Ingredients
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    ❤️ Why you'll love this recipe

    • Baked chicken fajitas are easy to make and perfect for busy days.
    • This sheet pan fajita recipe is family-friendly, and even picky eaters will love it.
    • One pan to make this easy sheet pan chicken fajitas recipe.
    • This sheet pan dinner takes minutes to prepare. So perfect for busy days. The result is juicy chicken fajitas.

    Ingredients

    Ingredients with text overlay to make chicken fajitas.

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    • boneless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips about 2-inch strips, ¼-inch thick
    • bell peppers
    • red onion
    • olive oil
    • homemade fajita seasoning or store-bought
    • non-stick cooking spray

    Favorite Fajita Toppings

    • tortillas
    • Mexican cheese
    • chopped cilantro
    • sour cream
    • salsa
    • lime wedges - sprinkle on the chicken fajitas

    Equipment

    • knife and cutting board
    • rimmed baking sheet

    Instructions

    This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are below in the recipe card.

    Step 1: Preheat oven to 450°F. Spray the baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.

    Ingredients to make sheet pan chicken fajitas on a large sheet pan.

    Step 2: Place the sliced chicken, peppers, and onion evenly on the sheet pan.

    A sheet pan of chicken peppers and onions with fajita seasoning.

    Step 3: Drizzle olive oil and fajita seasoning over the chicken, onions, and peppers. Mix well.

    A large sheet pan with sliced peppers and chicken to make fajitas.

    Step 4: Bake in the preheated oven for about 12 minutes. Serve either on low-carb tortillas or flour tortillas with optional toppings.

    A large plate filled with tortillas and chicken fajitas with peppers and onions.

    How to store, reheat, and freeze

    • Leftovers: Store these sheet pan fajitas in a covered airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
    • Reheat: Reheat these baked fajitas on a baking sheet at 350°F until warmed through, about 10 minutes.
    • Freezing: Freeze chicken fajitas in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

    Expert Tips

    • Slice the chicken breasts evenly for the best results.
    • Shortcut: Use chicken tenders or chicken tenderloins. Use precut peppers and onions. While they cost more, if short on time this will help with prep time.
    • Meal Plan, cut the chicken and vegetables early and store them separately in covered airtight containers.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How long to cook fajitas on a sheet pan?

    Cook your fajitas on a sheet pan at 450°F for 12 minutes.

    What pan is best for fajitas?

    I recommend that you use a large baking sheet that has rimmed edges.

    What toppings go on fajitas?

    The toppings are endless but our favorites toppings are tortillas, Mexican cheese, chopped cilantro, sour cream, and salsa.

    Can I make these fajitas ahead of time?

    Yes! You can prep the chicken and veggies ahead of time and store them in the fridge until you're ready to bake them.

    Variations

    Do you want to change up this recipe?

    • Herbs: Add some chopped cilantro to the fajitas before cooking.
    • Citrus: Add a tablespoon or two of lime juice to the fajitas before cooking.
    • Peppers: Try different kinds of peppers, like poblano peppers.
    • Onion: Change it up and use Vidalia onions, yellow onions, or Spanish onions.
    • Protein: You can also use boneless chicken thighs, steak, or shrimp for these baked fajitas.
    • Seasonings, if fajita seasoning is not available, use taco seasoning.

    Serving Suggestions

    • Mexican bean salad
    • Homemade Guacamole
    • Verde Salsa
    • Pico de Gallo
    • Queso
    • Biscoff Cheesecake Bars.
    • Tres Leches Cake
    • Buenelos
    • Apple Pie Taquitos.

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    One pan fajitas made with chicken on a sheet pan.

    Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

    Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas, a quick and easy meal with tender and juicy chicken with fajita seasoning. The chicken is baked with peppers and onions to make a one-pan Tex-Mex dinner in under 15 minutes.
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Tex-Mex
    Keyword: baked chicken fajitas, chicken fajitas, sheet pan chicken fajitas
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 22 minutes minutes
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    Total Time: 32 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 324kcal
    Author: Eileen Kelly

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    Equipment Needed:

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    • rimmed baking sheet
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    • Cutting Board
    • Knives

    Ingredients

    • 12 ounces boneless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips about 2 inch strips, ¼ inch thick
    • 2 large bell peppers, sliced into strips any color
    • 1 small red onion, peeled and sliced thin
    • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
    • ½ cup fajita seasoning homemade or store bought
    • non-stick cooking spray

    Optional Toppings

    • 4 tortillas
    • shredded Mexican cheese
    • fresh chopped cilantro
    • sour cream
    • salsa

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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 450°F. Spray baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
    • Place sliced chicken, peppers, and onion on the sheet pan.
    • Drizzle your olive oil over the fajitas. Mix together.
    • Evenly distribute your seasoning over the fajitas. Mix together.
    • Bake in the oven at 450 degrees for about 12 minutes.
    • Serve either on low-carb tortillas, flour tortillas with optional toppings!

    NOTES

    Be sure to check the Expert Tips and FAQs above with important tips and questions that can help make a delicious recipe.
    Note 1: Eat it as is for a low-carb meal, or in a tortilla! My favorite toppings are shredded cheese, sour cream, cilantro, and salsa or pico de gallo. 
    Storage: 
    • Store these sheet pan fajitas in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
    • Reheat: Reheat these baked fajitas on a baking sheet at 350°F until warmed through, about 10 minutes.
    • Freezing: Freeze these chicken fajitas in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
    Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.
     
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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1fajita | Calories: 324kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 543mg | Potassium: 977mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 11407IU | Vitamin C: 107mg | Calcium: 119mg | Iron: 6mg
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