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Sheet-Pan Chicken Fajitas
6EDITION OF OCT 22
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Weeknight · 30-Minute · Healthy

Sheet-Pan Chicken Fajitas

Chicken strips, peppers and onions roast together on one pan with a quick fajita spice mix. Wrap in warm tortillas.

Prep15 min
Cook20 min
Total35 min
Serves4

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
  • 3 bell peppers (mixed colors), sliced
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • juice of 1 lime
  • 8 flour or corn tortillas, warmed
  • to serve: salsa, sour cream, guacamole, cilantro

Steps

  1. Heat the oven to 425°F with a rack in the upper-middle position.
  2. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss the chicken, peppers and onion with the oil, spices and salt. Spread in a single layer (use two pans if crowded).
  3. Roast 18 to 22 minutes, stirring once, until the chicken is cooked through (165°F) and the vegetables are browned at the edges.
  4. Squeeze the lime over and serve in warm tortillas with toppings.

TipFor more char, broil the pan for the last 2 minutes.