Sheet pan chicken fajitas are a tasty and easy dish to make. Here’s a recipe.
Ingredients:
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
- 3 bell peppers (any combination of colors), sliced
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Juice of 1 lime
- Tortillas, for serving
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, salsa, guacamole, chopped cilantro
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and lime juice.
Place the sliced chicken, bell peppers, and onion on the prepared baking sheet.
Drizzle the spice mixture over the chicken and vegetables, tossing to coat evenly.
Spread everything out in an even layer on the baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender and slightly charred.
Remove from the oven and serve the chicken and vegetables in tortillas.
Top with your favorite toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, salsa, guacamole, and chopped cilantro.
Enjoy your delicious sheet pan chicken fajitas!
This recipe is customizable, so feel free to adjust the seasonings and toppings to suit your taste preferences.
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