Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

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This sheet pan chicken fajitas recipe is quick, easy, and a great way to make flavorful homemade fajitas for a crowd.

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • cup vegetable oil

  • 2 teaspoons chili powder

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

  • ½ teaspoon onion powder

  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper

  • 1 ½ pounds chicken tenders, quartered

  • 4 cups sliced bell peppers, any color

  • 1 onion, sliced

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

  • ½ lime, juiced

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

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  2. Combine oil, chili powder, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken tenders, bell peppers, and onion; seal the bag and shake to mix. Marinate in the refrigerator, 30 minutes to 2 hours.

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  3. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a rimmed sheet pan with aluminum foil.

  4. Spread chicken mixture onto the prepared pan.

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  5. Roast in the preheated oven, stirring halfway, until chicken is no longer pink and bell peppers are softened, 15 to 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of chicken should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

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  6. Sprinkle cilantro and pour lime juice over chicken mixture; stir to distribute.

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Tips

You can use a variety of bell peppers and spicy peppers.

You can grease the sheet pan with nonstick cooking spray instead of lining it with aluminum foil.

Editor's Note:

The magazine version of this recipe uses 1 teaspoon each chili powder, salt, and cumin and adds 2 jalapeño peppers, thinly sliced.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

200 Calories
11g Fat
6g Carbs
19g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 200
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 15%
Saturated Fat 2g 11%
Cholesterol 49mg 16%
Sodium 198mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 19g
Vitamin C 40mg 202%
Calcium 28mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 299mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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