Spice up your weeknight dinner with these easy to make sheet pan chicken fajitas. These sheet pan chicken fajitas are so easy to make, and they’re packed with flavor. These fajitas are a great way to get your family around the dinner table. The best part is, there’s hardly any cleanup!
Why You’ll Love These Chicken Fajitas
- There’s so little preparation involved. You don’t have to marinate the chicken, slice the veggies , or even chop them up!
- The chicken and veggies cook in the same pan, so there’s hardly any cleanup involved.
- These fajitas are packed with flavor. The spices give them a delicious,authentic Mexican flavor.
- You can customize them to your liking. Add your favorite toppings, like sour cream, guacamole, or salsa.
What to Serve/Pair with Your Chicken Fajitas
These sheet pan chicken fajitas can be served by themselves, but if you’re looking for a side dish or want to add some carbs to your meal, try serving them with:
- queso or guacamole as a topping
- Mexican rice
- Refried beans
- Pinto beans
- Cilantro lime rice
- Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad
Popular Substitutions & Additions
If you’re not a fan of peppers, you can easily swap them out for another vegetable, such as:
- Zucchini
- Cauliflower
- Tomatoes
- Mushrooms
- Asparagus
Another protein, such as shrimp or steak, can also be swapped in for the chicken. You could also
How To Reheat & Store Sheet Pan Fajitas
Best Way To Store Chicken Fajitas Leftover
These sheet pan chicken fajitas can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge. Wait for the chicken fajitas to cool before moving to the refrigerator.
How Long Will Sheet Pan Fajitas Last In the Fridge?
Sheet pan fajitas can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. Make sure the sheet pan fajita ingredients are stored properly to prevent them from spoiling sooner.
Can I Freeze Chicken Fajitas
Yes! You can freeze chicken fajitas. Simply place the sheet pan fajitas in an airtight container or bag and freeze for 2-3 months. When you’re ready to eat them, let them thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat in the oven or microwave.
How To Reheat Chicken Fajitas
To reheat, place the desired number of fajitas onto a microwave-safe plate and heat for 1-2 minutes or until heated through. You could also reheat in the oven at 350°F for about 10-15 minutes.
Chicken Fajitas FAQs
It’s important to give the vegetables and chicken enough time to cook. Since all of the ingredients cook at different times, check on them after 10 minutes and stir.
If you want your fajitas to be crispy, broil them on high for a few minutes after they’re done cooking.
Be sure to season the vegetables and chicken liberally with spices for the best flavor.
You can customize the fajitas to your liking by adding your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, guacamole, or salsa.
Can I Use Different Fajita Vegetables?
You can use any vegetables you want for your fajitas. Just be sure to chop them into similar sized pieces so they all cook evenly.
Will These Chicken Fajitas Be Spicy?
No! These sheet pan chicken fajitas are not spicy since they’re made with bell peppers. If you want spicy fajitas, add in some cayenne pepper or hot sauce
Should I Line the Sheet Pan?
No, you do not need to line the sheet pan with foil or parchment paper. The vegetables and chicken will release their own juices and won’t stick.
What Can I Add To The Top My Sheet Pan Chicken Fajita Mix?
You can add any additional ingredients you want to your sheet pan chicken fajitas, such as:
- queso or guacamole as a topping
- sour cream
- tomatoes
- cheese
Can I Use Frozen Vegetables?
You can use frozen vegetables, but you may need to increase the cooking time depending on the type of vegetable. Just be sure to stir every few minutes to ensure even cooking. The texture of frozen veggies will be different than fresh ones as well.
Ingredients For Your Sheet Pan Fajitas
- yellow pepper
- red pepper
- orange pepper
- red onion
- chicken breast
- olive oil
- chili powder
- cumin
- dried oregano
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- paprika
- Salt and pepper
How To Make A Sheet Pan Fajitas
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Place the peppers, onion and chicken onto sheet pan drizzle the olive oil over the mixture and stir to coat.
sprinkle all your seasonings on top of the peppers mixture and stir until everything is well coated.
Cook the pepper mixture out for 10 minutes then stir the mixture in place back in the oven for an additional 10 minutes or until the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 160°F.
Serve the mixture onside warmed tortillas and top with additional ingredients such as queso or guacamole.
Other Mexican Recipes You’ll Love
- Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad
- One-Pot Taco Spaghetti
- Slow Cooker Mexican Stir Fry
- Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas
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Sheet Pan Fajitas
Ingredients
- 1 yellow pepper sliced
- 1 red pepper sliced
- 1 orange pepper sliced
- 1 red onion sliced
- 1 pound chicken breast sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Place the peppers, onion and chicken onto sheet pan drizzle the olive oil over the mixture and stir to coat.
- sprinkle all your seasonings on top of the peppers mixture and stir until everything is well coated.
- Cook the pepper mixture out for 10 minutes then stir the mixture in place back in the oven for an additional 10 minutes or until the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 160°F.
- Serve the mixture onside warmed tortillas and top with additional ingredients such as queso or guacamole
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