Easy Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas (One-Pan Dinner in 30 Minutes)


Why You’ll Love These Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

Looking for a quick, flavor-packed dinner that doesn’t leave your kitchen a mess? These Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas check all the boxes:

  • Quick & easy – Ready in 30 minutes!

  • One-pan meal – Minimal cleanup required

  • Loaded with flavor – Perfect fajita seasoning and oven-roasted veggies

  • Family-friendly – Let everyone build their own tortilla

Whether you’re meal prepping for the week or making a weeknight Tex-Mex dinner, this recipe delivers every time.


Ingredients You’ll Need

To make this recipe, you’ll need just a few fresh and pantry-friendly ingredients:

  • 500g chicken breasts (boneless, skinless, cut into strips)

  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced

  • 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced

  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced

  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

  • 1 teaspoon cumin

  • 1 teaspoon paprika

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

  • Fresh lime juice, for serving

  • Tortillas, for serving

  • Optional toppings: avocado, sour cream, shredded cheese, chopped cilantro


How to Make Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas (Step-by-Step)

Here’s how to bring this delicious one-pan dinner together:

1. Preheat your oven

Preheat to 400°F (200°C). Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.

2. Prep your ingredients

Flat lay of chicken fajita ingredients on a white background including peppers, onion, spices, lime, and tortillas
Everything you need to make juicy sheet pan chicken fajitas in one photo.

Slice chicken breasts, bell peppers, and red onion into thin strips. Try to keep everything similar in size so they cook evenly.

3. Season & toss

In a large bowl, combine chicken and vegetables. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle in the chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss well to coat.

4. Bake

Sheet pan of chicken fajitas baking in the oven with golden roasted edges
Roasting to perfection — fajitas getting that smoky, oven-baked flavor.

Spread the mixture evenly on your sheet pan. Bake for 20–25 minutes, tossing halfway through, until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are slightly charred.

5. Serve

Chicken fajitas wrapped in tortillas with avocado, sour cream, and lime on a plate
Serve it your way! Loaded chicken fajitas with creamy, crunchy, and citrusy toppings.

Squeeze fresh lime juice over the top. Serve in warm tortillas with your favorite toppings.

💡 Pro Tip: Warm your tortillas by wrapping them in foil and placing them in the oven during the last 5 minutes of baking.


Tips, Tricks & Variations

Customize your oven fajitas to match your taste or what you have on hand:

  • 🔄 Switch up the protein – Try shrimp or beef instead of chicken

  • 🌶️ Adjust the heat – Add cayenne or sliced jalapeños for spice

  • 🧂 Use a seasoning mix – No time? Use store-bought fajita seasoning

  • 🧊 Storage – Keep leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days

📌 Looking for another easy one-pan recipe? Try our super popular Baked Feta Pasta for a cheesy, TikTok-approved dinner idea!


What to Serve with Chicken Fajitas

While these fajitas can totally stand on their own, here are a few tasty ideas to complete your meal:

  • 🍚 Mexican rice or cilantro-lime rice

  • 🫘 Refried beans or black beans

  • 🥗 Fresh salad or grilled corn

  • 🍹 Lime agua fresca or a cold cerveza

Want to learn more about traditional Tex-Mex pairings? Check out this helpful fajita guide from BBC Good Food 🍽️ 

2 thoughts on “Easy Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas (One-Pan Dinner in 30 Minutes)”

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    Did you add your own twist to Chef Sophia’s fajitas? 🌯✨
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