Description
Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas with Cilantro and Lime is a fast, flavor-packed dinner made with tender strips of chicken, colorful bell peppers, and onions roasted together on one pan. Finished with fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro, this easy meal is bright, savory, and perfect for serving in warm tortillas, over rice, or on a salad.
Ingredients
2 pounds chicken breasts or boneless chicken thighs, sliced into strips
3 bell peppers, sliced
1 large red onion, sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
2 limes, one juiced and one cut into wedges
1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
8 small flour tortillas or corn tortillas
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
2. Slice the chicken into even strips and cut the bell peppers and onion into thin slices.
3. Add the chicken, peppers, and onion to the sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil.
4. Sprinkle the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper over everything. Toss well to coat evenly.
5. Spread the mixture into a single layer so the chicken and vegetables roast properly.
6. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender with lightly charred edges.
7. Remove the pan from the oven and squeeze the juice of one lime over the top.
8. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and toss gently.
9. Serve hot with warm tortillas and lime wedges.
Notes
Slice the chicken and vegetables evenly so everything cooks at the same rate.
Do not overcrowd the pan or the vegetables may steam instead of roast.
Add the lime juice and cilantro after baking to keep the flavor fresh and bright.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: sheet pan chicken fajitas, chicken fajitas, cilantro lime chicken, easy dinner, one pan meal