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Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas Recipe
Sheet pan chicken fajitas recipe provides quick, easy preparation that's a great way to make flavorful homemade fajitas for complete family dinners with minimal effort required. This efficient method ensures even cooking while eliminating multiple pans and constant stirring that traditional stovetop methods require. The flavorful results prove that convenience doesn't compromise taste while the family dinner focus makes these practical for regular meal planning.
This sheet pan chicken fajitas recipe is quick, easy, and a great way to make flavorful homemade fajitas for a crowd.
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients
⅓ 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
Gather all ingredients.
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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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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a rimmed sheet pan with aluminum foil.
Spread chicken mixture onto the prepared pan.
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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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Sprinkle cilantro and pour lime juice over chicken mixture; stir to distribute.
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Recipe 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 |
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| 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 | 37% |
| Vitamin C 40mg | 45% |
| 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.
