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chicken fajita tacos
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5 from 2 votes

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas Recipe

These sheet pan chicken fajitas are an easy recipe that only uses a few ingredients and is super healthy. It's baked in the oven and ready in about 30 minutes. 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 401kcal
Author: The Carefree Kitchen

Ingredients

  • pounds chicken breasts cut into 1" strips
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 medium red pepper cut into ¾" strips
  • 1 medium yellow pepper cut into ¾" strips
  • 1 medium orange pepper cut into ¾" strips
  • 1 medium onion cut into ¾" strips; (white, yellow or red)

Toppings

  • 8-10 small flour tortillas
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup salsa
  • 2 cups lettuce shredded

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.  
  • Cut the chicken breasts into 1" strips add them to a medium-sized mixing bowl. Add the avocado oil, minced garlic, taco seasoning, chili powder, salt, and pepper and mix together, making sure to coat the chicken evenly.
  • Slice the red, orange, and yellow peppers and onion into 3/4" strips, toss them with the chicken in the bowl, and then spread everything evenly onto a baking sheet that is lightly sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Bake in a preheated oven oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink in the middle and the veggies have light golden edges. 
  • Serve the fajitas on warmed flour tortillas with shredded cheese, sour cream, salsa, and lettuce.  Enjoy!

Notes

Storing instructions: store leftover fajitas in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheating: reheat in a microwave or on a saute pan over medium heat.

Nutrition

Calories: 401kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 794mg | Potassium: 739mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1840IU | Vitamin C: 91mg | Calcium: 153mg | Iron: 2mg