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Easy Sheet Pan Fajita Chicken with Peppers

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A quick and easy sheet pan dinner featuring juicy chicken strips and colorful bell peppers roasted with a smoky fajita seasoning. Perfect for busy weeknights and packed with flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, sliced into strips
  • 3 medium bell peppers (red, green, yellow), sliced into thin strips
  • 1 large yellow or white onion, sliced thin
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • A handful of fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Slice chicken breasts or thighs into strips roughly 1-inch wide.
  3. Cut the bell peppers into thin strips, about 1/2 inch wide, and slice the onion similarly.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine olive oil and all the fajita seasoning spices. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Add chicken strips, peppers, and onions to the bowl. Toss thoroughly until everything is coated in the oil and seasoning mixture.
  6. Spread the mixture out in a single layer on your sheet pan. Avoid overcrowding.
  7. Place the sheet pan in the oven and roast for 20-25 minutes. Halfway through cooking (around 12 minutes), use tongs or a spatula to flip and stir the ingredients.
  8. Check that the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 74°C). Peppers should be tender and slightly charred at edges.
  9. Remove from the oven and immediately squeeze fresh lime juice over the top. Toss gently to combine.
  10. Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

Notes

If chicken browns too fast but isn’t cooked through, tent loosely with foil. Slicing chicken the night before saves prep time. Frozen sliced peppers can be used if fresh are unavailable; pat dry before use. Reheat leftovers gently in a skillet to preserve texture.

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