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    Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

    5 from 8 votes
    Posted January 28, 2020 (last updated May 18, 2022) by Wendy Polisi

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    If you love Southwestern flavors as much as I do, you are going to love these Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas! With tender chicken marinated in a garlic lime marinade, bell peppers, onions, and tortillas, this recipe is a satisfying meal that is perfect for a clean eating diet. 

    Overhead shot of Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas on a baking sheet garnished with limes and cilantro on a white wooden background with cilantro scattered.

    Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas are a Fabulous Weeknight Meal!

    One area that I have struggled with through the years is healthy dinners.

    Historically, I do great with meals for the whole family at breakfast and lunch. By dinner time, everything falls apart.

    I get up so early (3:30 am) that by 6 pm I rarely feel motivated to cook a full meal. Because of this, I have a strong preference for meals that can be prepped early in the day (or even on the weekend) and pulled out at dinner time.

    I am happy with salads and bowls, but the boys and hubby want a "meal"

    One way that I've found that works for our family is sheet pan dinners.

    These Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas are jam-packed with flavor and the perfect balance between healthy and comfort food. You can pile on the cheese and sour cream, or skip it all together.  (Or get crazy and make a yogurt sauce.)

    I like to make a double batch so that I have chicken and vegetables to throw on a bowl or even a salad later in the week.  (This requires two large pans because you don't want to crowd things.)

    Next time you know you need a quick and easy meal that the whole family will approve of, give these Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas a try!

    It's like getting dinner and lunch prep done at the same time. #winning

    How to Make Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

    1 First, cut the chicken breast into strips and place in a shallow dish.

    Chicken cut into strips in a white shallow dish with the marinade in a white liquid measuring cup with a whisk in it.

    2 Next, whisk together the lime juice, avocado oil, garlic, and Southwestern seasoning in a small bow. Reserve 3 tablespoons of the marinade and pour the remaining marinade over the chicken. Marinate for 30 minutes and up to 2 hours.

    Chicken marinating in a white casserole dish.

    3 While the steak marinades chop your vegetables.

    Red pepper slices, yellow pepper slices, green pepper slices, and sliced onion on a cutting board.

    4 Place a sheet pan in the oven and preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Carefully remove the sheet pan from the oven and arrange the chicken, onions, and peppers on the sheet pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, brushing halfway through with the reserved marinade.

    FAQ

    What Goes in Chicken Fajitas?

    Chicken Fajitas have:

    • Chicken
    • Marinade
    • Peppers
    • Onions
    • Assorted Toppings: Cheese, Sour Cream, Cilantro, Avocado, Lime Juice

    How Do I Season Chicken for Fajitas?

    There are several ways that you can choose to season chicken for fajitas.

    1. I've used a homemade marinade that uses a Southwestern seasoning blend. This gives you all the benefits of the taste of a homemade marinade without having to mix up a custom spice blend.
    2. You can purchase a packet of Fajita seasoning.
    3. You can make a marinade with a custom fajita seasoning blend. Here is a good example.

    Are Fajitas Healthy?

    Fajitas can undoubtedly be a part of a healthy diet, provided the portion size is sensible. If you are watching calories, you want to pay close attention to the amount of cheese and sour cream you use. Go heavy on the veggies, and keep the chicken to a 4-ounce serving or less. Another option is to skip the tortilla and serve over a bed of greens.

    Plated Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas with pan in the background

    Tips

    • If You don’t have Southwestern Seasoning, use 1 teaspoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon each cumin, garlic powder, salt, and paprika. Fajita season or taco seasoning also work.
    • I use organic flour tortillas for the family, and gluten free organic corn tortillas for myself.

    Variations

    • Cut a zucchini and yellow squash into matchsticks and toss with a tablespoon of olive oil.  Sprinkle with salt.  Add to the Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas in the last five minutes of cooking.
    • For a little more heat, add in ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper to the marinade.
    • Serve with Avocado Cream or Bacon Guacamole.
    • Instead of serving with cheddar cheese, serve with crumbled quasi fresco or grated Monterey Jack Cheese

    Serving Suggestions

    Fajitas are a great meal on their own, or serve them with:

    • Spanish Cauliflower Rice
    • Kid Friendly Spanish Brown Rice
    • Slow Cooker Refried Bean Dip
    • Avocado Cilantro Slaw
    • Mexican Coleslaw Recipe from Foodie Crush
    • Avocado Cream
    Overhead shot of a pan of Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas with serving ingredients surrounding.

    Tools

    • Sharp Knife
    • Bowls
    • Sheet Pan

    If You Love These Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas You May Also Like:

    • Chipotle Quinoa Tacos are a fun vegan taco recipe that will surprise you with how meaty it tastes.
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    • This Baked Chicken Taquitos Recipe is a family friendly dinner that is flavor packed.
    • This Beef Taco Recipe is quick to make and even quicker to disappear.
    • Air Fryer Fried Chicken is so much like the "real thing" you won't believe it.
    • Looking for a keto-friendly recipe? Check out this Keto Chicken Fajita Crockpot recipe.
    • If you're looking for an easy and delicious weeknight meal, look no further than Blackstone fajitas! This simple dish comes together in just minutes, and is perfect for feeding a crowd. Plus, it's loaded with flavor - the perfect combination of spicy and savory.
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    5 from 8 votes

    Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

    If you love healthy Mexican food as much as I do, you are going to love these Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas!  You will love how easy these Sheet Pan Fajitas are to make. They have become a regular family meal at our house, and they just may become one at your house too!
    Prep Time35 mins
    Cook Time25 mins
    Total Time1 hr
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Gluten Free, Healthy, Mexican
    Keyword: easy, spicy
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 223kcal
    Author: Wendy Polisi

    Ingredients

    • 2 pounds boneless chicken breast cut into strips
    • ¼ cup lime juice
    • ¼ cup avocado oil
    • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
    • 1 tablespoon Southwestern seasoning see note
    • Salt and Pepper to taste
    • 3 bell peppers one each green, red, and yellow, cut into strips
    • 3 large onions sliced (or 6 small)
    • For serving: tortillas cheddar cheese, sour cream, limes, cilantro, avocado
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Place chicken strips in a shallow dish.
    • In a small bowl whisk together lime juice, avocado oil, garlic, and Southwestern seasoning. Reserve 3 tablespoons of the marinade.
    • Pour remaining marinade over chicken and marinate 30 minutes to up to 2 hours.
    • Place a sheet pan in the oven and preheat to 400 degrees.
    • Carefully remove sheet pan and arrange chicken, onions, and peppers on the sheet pan.
    • Bake 25 - 30 minutes, brushing halfway through with reserved marinade.

    Notes

    Tips

    • If You don’t have Southwestern Seasoning, use 1 teaspoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon each cumin, garlic powder, salt, and paprika. Fajita season or taco seasoning also work.
    • I use organic flour tortillas for the family, and gluten free organic corn tortillas for myself.

    Variations for Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas:

    • Cut a zucchini and yellow squash into matchsticks and toss with a tablespoon of olive oil.  Sprinkle with salt.  Add to the Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas in the last five minutes of cooking.
    • For a little more heat, add in ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper to the marinade.
    • Serve with Avocado Cream or Bacon Guacamole.
    • Instead of serving with cheddar cheese, serve with crumbled quasi fresco or grated Monterey Jack Cheese

    Serving Suggestions

      • Spanish Cauliflower Rice
      • Kid Friendly Spanish Brown Rice
      • Slow Cooker Refried Bean Dip
      • Avocado Cilantro Slaw
      • Mexican Coleslaw Recipe from Foodie Crush
      • Avocado Cream

    Nutrition

    Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 135mg | Potassium: 582mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1430IU | Vitamin C: 64mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.7mg

    More Southwestern Inspired Gluten Free Recipes to Try

    • Skillet Mexican Street Corn Salad is easy to make and packed with flavor!
    • Gluten Free Beef and Cheese Enchiladas is a family friendly meal you will turn to again and again.
    First Published: Feb 12,2019... Last Updated: Jan 28, 2020

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    1. Joan Cajic

      March 09, 2018 at 9:28 pm

      Never made chicken fajitas before and this looks really delicious. I need to add this to my menu.

      Reply
    2. Joanna @ Everyday Made Fresh

      March 09, 2018 at 10:14 pm

      This is one of my favorite ways to make chicken fajitas or steak. They are simple and clean up is a breeze!

      Reply
    3. Amber Myers

      March 09, 2018 at 11:19 pm

      5 stars
      I've always been a fan of sheet pan meals. I haven't made one in a long time and I really should. They are so delicious and easy! I'll be making this soon. I love my fajitas. (And I think of Ross from Friends.)

      Reply
    4. MaLee @ This Blue Dress

      March 09, 2018 at 11:32 pm

      These look absolutely amazing! I want to run to the store right now and try them for dinner tonight!

      Reply
    5. Kiwi

      March 09, 2018 at 11:36 pm

      I love sheet pan recipes. I did pin this for future references cant wait to make this!

      Reply
    6. Rosey

      March 10, 2018 at 8:21 am

      I haven't made fajitas in awhile. What a good idea for a weekend dinner (this weekend, lol!).

      Reply
    7. Marissa Zurfluh

      March 10, 2018 at 5:17 pm

      5 stars
      I could get behind this recipe. Fajitas are so much fun, but quite a bit of work to perfect.

      Reply
    8. Cristina Silva

      March 10, 2018 at 8:42 pm

      Love your pics of your food.
      Definitely this is a a very popular plate . I love fajitas, I mean who doesn't , I will try your receipt for sure.

      Reply
    9. Dee @ My Dee Dee's Diary

      March 11, 2018 at 9:39 am

      These fajitas look amazing. I love all the peppers in it and stuff. Looks easy to prep as well

      Reply
    10. Ophelia T

      March 12, 2018 at 5:13 am

      I love chicken fajitas. This recipe looks and sounds so delicious. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    11. Brianne

      December 10, 2018 at 6:48 pm

      5 stars
      Now you're just making me hungry for fajitas! Everything looks so colorful and the marinade sounds AMAZING!

      Reply
    12. Kimberly Rambles

      December 10, 2018 at 10:23 pm

      5 stars
      Oh my goodness I love that this could feed my whole family and all our odd needs. I am keto and this would totally work with that too!

      Reply
    13. Heather

      December 10, 2018 at 11:38 pm

      Fajitas are a go to meal around here. I've never tried them using a sheet pan!

      Reply
    14. Denay DeGuzman

      December 11, 2018 at 2:59 am

      5 stars
      I love making sheet-pan fajitas! It's a family favorite. Thank you for sharing your delicious recipe!

      Reply
    15. Rachel

      December 11, 2018 at 3:36 pm

      I need to make this. I am in a dinner rut and this looks delicious.

      Reply
    16. Lynndee

      December 11, 2018 at 3:55 pm

      We are fans of Mexican food and chicken fajitas is one of our favorites. Your recipe looks so good and easy to prepare too.

      Reply
    17. Nancy L.

      December 11, 2018 at 4:24 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Wendy! I never would have thought to make chicken fajitas in the oven! It looks delicious and easy! I have to get my hands on the seasoning. I can think of a few dishes where I can use it.

      Reply
    18. rika

      December 12, 2018 at 5:05 am

      The recipe looks so delicious! I love Mexican food. This chicken fajitas recipe would be perfect for the weekend!

      Reply
    19. Cindy Gordon

      December 12, 2018 at 6:21 am

      5 stars
      There are so many variations with this delicious recipe. I don't think I could do without the tortilla though.

      Reply
    20. Wendy Polisi

      December 12, 2018 at 6:22 am

      5 stars
      We recently started eating fajitas a lot. They take so long in the frying pan. I love this sheet pan recipe.

      Reply

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