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Sheet Pan Fajitas

By Kathi & Rachel

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Sheet Pan Fajitas are SUCH an easy meal for the whole family! Easy.  Healthy.  Versatile. Sold!  Tender fajitas with chicken, fresh veggies, all cooked up on the same sheet pan! Serve with tortillas, on top of a salad or wrapped up in a lettuce wrap.

sheet pan fajitas tossed with tongs and garnished with avocado chunks

 

How to make Chicken Fajitas

  • Slice your veggies and chicken.  Keep them the same size so they cook at the same time.
    • We used a variety of colored peppers. We sometimes throw in a sliced poblano for a little extra zing!
  • Mix spices and olive oil for a delicious and healthy homemade fajita marinade.
  • Toss chickens and vegetables in marinade on sheet pan.
  • Bake until fully cooked and enjoy!

Sliced red, green and yellow bell peppers with sliced yellow onion on a cutting board.

We love this set of three sheet pans, a size for everything. After adding everything to your sheet pan, measure out all your spices and toss right into the olive oil.

Spices proportioned on spoons to make fajita sauce to pour over chicken

Cumin, chili powder, garlic, salt and pepper into some olive oil makes your perfect fajita marinade.  The olive oil and the spices really help put some flavor into the fajitas- this easy spice mix works great even if you were to marinate the chicken and just bake chicken breasts by themselves.

fajita mixture in a measuring glass

We find this homemade version to be so much more flavorful AND healthier than packaged/store bought fajita or taco spices. Be cautious if you plan on using it for grilling though- olive oil plus an open flame can be a dangerous, very flammable thing.

drizzling fajitas with fajita marinade on a sheet pan

Kick it up with hot sauce, or maybe a jalapeño mixed in with the veggies if you like spicy.  Serve with sour cream, avocado, grated cheese…all your favorite fajita fixings!  Wrap it all up in a warm tortilla, lettuce leaf or dump it on salad!  We love the flavor of this chilled, too. Another few reasons to love this recipe. It’s healthy, low fat, low carb, Paleo and Whole30 compliant.  It also feeds a crowd and provides leftovers for that boring old lunchbox.

tongs grabbing fajitas on a sheet pan

More tips for perfect chicken fajitas:

  • Chicken is fully cooked at an internal temperature of 165 degrees farenheit. We recommend using a meat thermometer.
  • Toss the fajitas midway through cooking to make sure everything is cooked evenly throughout, but also to double coat the fajita seasoning on the chicken and vegetables.
  • Slice your chicken and veggies about the same thickness to ensure everything is done at the same time.
  • Use the convection feature on your oven if you have it, it will brown the veggies nicely.
  • You can substitute a casserole dish or 9 x 13 cake pan in a pinch.
  • Top yours with avocado, cilantro and red onion (like below) and toss around to warm those up- adds a ton of flavor without a ton of calories.
  • You do not have to line the sheet pan with foil as the olive oil will help slide the fajitas right off; but we find the foil makes for easier clean up and recommend it.
  • If you want to reheat these, simply pop them in the microwave on medium heat for 30-45 seconds. You can also reheat them in a stove top skillet until warm throughout- this will help keep the chicken tender and will yield slightly better results than microwaving.

Chicken Sheet Pan Fajitas on a baking sheet topped with avocado, cilantro and red onion

If you love the ease of this dish,  you will loveour Chili Lime Shrimp Fajitas too!  10 minutes to prep and 10 minutes in the oven. Want more easy dinner recipes? You can see all of our Sheet Pan dinners HERE!

Other Sheet Pan Recipes We Love:

  • Chili Lime Shrimp Fajitas on a Sheet Pan
  • Sheet Pan Mahi Fajitas
  • Salmon Fajitas made on a Sheet Pan

Our latest is this Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner with Sweet Potatoes and Veggies! – super healthy and great meal plan recipe.

What do you think about this recipe? Have questions? Comment below! Don’t forget to like us on Facebook, and connect with us on Instagram and tag your @Laughingspatula recipes with #laughingspatula, while you’re at it…We love to see your pics! 

Check out this video to see how easy these Sheet Pan Fajitas are to make!  

tongs grabbing fajitas on a sheet pan

Sheet Pan Fajitas

A easy and family friendly one pan dinner!  Top a salad, fill a tortilla or wrap it up in a lettuce or bread wrap! 
4.35 from 118 votes
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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
Servings: 6
Author: Kathi @ Laughing Spatula

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken breasts - sliced thinly
  • 1 red pepper - sliced
  • 1 green pepper - sliced
  • 1 yellow pepper - sliced
  • 1 onion - halved and cut slices
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Pinch of chili flakes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400
  • In small bowl combine oil, chili powder, cumin, chili flakes, garlic, salt and pepper.
  • Toss chicken, veggies and oil mixture together on a large sheet pan with one inch edge.
  • Spread out evenly.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked and the veggies are soft with a crispy edge.
  • Serve with tortillas, sour cream, avocado and all your favorite fajita fixins!

Nutrition

Serving: 6g | Calories: 241kcal | Carbohydrates: 6.8g | Protein: 16.9g | Fat: 16.4g | Saturated Fat: 3.3g | Cholesterol: 48.4mg | Sodium: 464.8mg | Fiber: 1.8g | Sugar: 2.3g

 

 

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  1. Marisa Geier says

    July 10, 2024 at 12:55 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious! My family loves this recipe! I’ve made it with steak and shrimp too. I will never use a packet mix again ever.

    Reply
  2. Susan Anfelbuer says

    May 6, 2024 at 8:39 am

    Perfect! I broiled this st the end to put a little char on the chicken and vegetables. Thanks for a great recipe!

    Reply
  3. Leemac535 says

    November 27, 2023 at 1:25 pm

    Can I substitute low sodium taco seasoning for the seasonings in the recipe?

    Reply
    • Kathi & Rachel says

      November 27, 2023 at 2:06 pm

      absolutely! Hope you love it! Kathi

      Reply
  4. Tammi Bass says

    January 14, 2023 at 3:50 pm

    5 stars
    Very yummy and easy to make. I didn’t bake the peppers until the last 5 minutes

    Reply
  5. Abby says

    January 11, 2022 at 1:58 pm

    5 stars
    Fantastic!!@!@@

    Reply
  6. Mona says

    October 28, 2021 at 5:24 pm

    5 stars
    This is a one of my favorite Laughing Spatula recipes. Simple to make and so full of flavor! Thanks for another great recipe!

    Reply
  7. Katie says

    May 12, 2021 at 3:23 pm

    5 stars
    I have made this once a week for 4 weeks in a row now and love it so much! We have it as a salad with lettuce, corn, pickled jalapenos and sour cream and salsa. It’s delicious!!

    Reply
  8. lisa says

    April 18, 2021 at 9:44 am

    5 stars
    This is one of our favorite dinners. I often add mushrooms and always slice a roll of polenta from Trader Joes to cook in the pan.I spray each slice with olice oil spray and salt lightly on both sides. I’ve also found it works better if I tale the chicken out and cover after 25 minutes, continue cooking vegetables then put chicken back to warm up.

    Reply
  9. Leslie says

    April 14, 2021 at 6:26 pm

    This has literally been a favorite for the past year for our family. Its super comforting so fast. My 12 year old even makes this for her dinner night. She can do it fully on her own. This has also become a super easy bring to a family with a new baby or who is recovering. We bring on a disposable cooking pan with cook instructions, cilantro lime rice, and baggies of all the goodies. Well done with this recipe.

    Reply
  10. Emily says

    August 4, 2020 at 2:32 pm

    This is so much easier than in a skillet. Especially when feeding 4 hungry guys. Leftovers over rice are a hit the next day for lunch too

    Reply
    • Emily says

      August 4, 2020 at 2:33 pm

      I’ve done combos with skirt steak and shrimp too. Just put the shrimp in at the last minute so they dont overcook

      Reply
  11. Thanks Lynne says

    May 14, 2020 at 4:44 pm

    Can I use beef with the same spices?

    Reply
    • Kathi & Rachel says

      May 14, 2020 at 5:26 pm

      Hi Lynne – Yes, you can. Thinly sliced will work.

      Reply
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