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    Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

    Feb 6, 2022 · Leave a Comment

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    sheet pan fajitas

    Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas make an easy and delicious one-pan meal packed with veggies, protein, and smoky chipotle flavors. In this fajita recipe, there's no need for additional spices and fajita seasoning because our flavor is going to come from our scratch chicken marinade.

    When you don't want to spend much time in the kitchen but still want a tasty Mexican inspired dinner recipe, you can never go wrong with an oven baked sheet pan dinner!

    If you love one-pan meals, be sure to take a peek at making these Buffalo Chicken Fries.

    sheet pan chicken fajitas with bowls of pico, guac, and tortillas

    SHEET PAN CHICKEN FAJITA INGREDIENTS

    You may have all of these ingredients for this easy sheet pan recipe in your refrigerator or pantry and not need to make a trip to the grocery store! If this is your first time making this delicious recipe you might want to read the possible variations before deciding on your ingredients. Full recipe in the recipe card below.

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    • Protein: Chicken breasts (1-2 lbs) marinated in our Chipotle Marinade
    • Veggies: red and yellow bell peppers, onion
    • Garnishes: Guacamole, avocado slices, Cilantro Lime Sour Cream, pico de gallo, salsa, cilantro
    • Etc: Lime, flour tortillas or corn tortillas
    ingredients needed to make sheet pan chicken fajitas

    POSSIBLE VARIATIONS

    MAKE PORK OR BEEF FAJITAS

    You can really use any kind of meat you would like with our chicken marinade.

    ADD MORE VEGGIES

    These are your fajitas, make them the way you like. Add other vegetables like zucchini, squash, tomatoes, or mushrooms.

    one pan chicken fajitas with guac and tortillas

    MORE WAYS TO SERVE CHIPOTLE CHICKEN

    Enjoy this great Chipotle Marinade with so many different recipes:

    • Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowls– A simple lunch (or dinner) dish that is also great for meal prepping.
    • Air Fryer Chicken Stuffed Pasta Shells – An easy and delicious way to use the leftover chipotle chicken if you get tired of chipotle chicken tacos.
    • Air Fryer Chipotle Chicken Wings – These are so good you won't want to stop eating them.
    • Chipotle Chicken Sheet Pan Fajitas - Making fajitas on a sheet pan is one of the easiest ways to make dinner!
    • Chicken and Pineapple Kabobs - Time to fire up the grill for these delicious kabobs.
    • Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup - Just dump the ingredients in and you have delicious soup the whole family loves in less than 30 minutes!
    • Crock Pot Chipotle Chicken Tacos - Easy chicken tacos with the perfect amount of spice? Yes, please!
    Cilantro Lime Rice
    Delicious rice that's perfect for adding to burrito bowls, burritos, as a side dish to any Mexican recipe or just with rice and beans.
    See Recipe
    bowl of cilantro lime rice
    Cilantro Lime Sour Cream
    Tangy sour cream recipe is a perfect complement to spicy Mexican inspired food. Use on rice bowls, burritos, tacos, vegetables or anything you enjoy pairing with sour cream.
    See Recipe
    cilantro lime sour cream in a jar.
    chicken fajitas on a baking sheet with condiments and tortillas
    Essential

    TOOLS AND SUPPLIES

    Prepare your work surface and gather these kitchen tools and supplies before you begin this delicious, easy-to-make recipe so you don't waste extra time trying to find things you need.

    • sheet pan
    • plastic bag or bowl (for marinade)
    • sharp knife
    • parchment paper (optional)

    picking up chicken fajitas off a sheet pan with tongs

    INSTRUCTIONS

    Follow the full instructions and kitchen tips and quick tips for the best way to make this recipe. Don't forget to check the prep time and cook time in the recipe card below before you begin.

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    PREHEAT OVEN: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Spray the baking sheet with cooking spray or line it with parchment paper or foil.

    MARINATE CHICKEN: Slice the chicken breasts and vegetables into strips that are about ½ inch thick. Using our chipotle marinade, marinate the chicken and vegetables for at least 30 minutes. If you prefer, you can slice the chicken after it's been marinated.

    • cut up yellow and red peppers and red onions
    • knife cutting up chicken breast

    PLACE ON BAKING SHEET: Place the chicken pieces and vegetables on the baking sheet in an even layer.

    • ziplock with chicken and vegetables marinating
    • raw chicken and vegetables on a sheet pan

    COOKING TIME: Bake the fajitas for 10 minutes, then flip the chicken with tongs or a spatula, and cook for another 5 minutes. Check the internal temperature of the chicken with a meat thermometer. Remove the chicken when it is at least 165°F.

    OPTIONAL: If the chicken is at least 150° we recommend turning on the broiler and moving the sheet pan to the top rack. Broil for 2-5 minutes, until the internal temperature is at least 165° and the outsides begin to crisp a little.

    KITCHEN TIP

    Before removing the chicken from the oven, be sure the internal temperature has reached at least 165 degrees.

    • cooked fajitas on a sheet pan
    • fajitas, salsa, guacamole and tortillas on a sheet pan

    SERVING: Sprinkle sheet pan with fresh lime juice and cilantro. Serve the chicken fajita sheet pan meal with tortillas and your favorite toppings.

    STORAGE TIPS

    Storing your food properly is important to prevent spoiling or food poisoning.

    Refrigerate: Store cooked chicken and vegetables in an airtight container or ziploc bag and refrigerate for up to 3 days if you can't eat it the next day.

    Freeze: Store cooked chicken in an airtight, freezer safe, container. If you're storing in a zip top plastic bag, try to get as much air out as possible. Freeze for up to 3 months. We don't recommend freezing cooked vegetables.

    Defrosting: Defrost chicken in the refrigerator overnight.

    Crock Pot Chipotle Chicken Tacos
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    Delicious and flavor packed shredded chipotle chicken made in a slow cooker or crock pot. This makes great chicken to put on tacos, burritos, enchiladas, salads and more.
    4 hours 25 minutes
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    chicken tacos in a bowl

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

    Click the questions to see the answer.

    Can you use a fajita seasoning instead of the marinade?

    We feel like marinades lock in more flavor than dry seasoning. However, if you have pre-packaged fajita seasoning on hand, you can toss it with a few tablespoons of olive oil and allow the chicken to marinate in that. Feel free to add more cumin or chili powder for extra flavor.

    Is fajita seasoning the same as taco seasoning?

    Very similar but not the same. You will notice that taco seasoning usually has more chili powder whereas fajita seasoning contains more cumin. Often times taco seasoning is spicier as well.

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    sheet pan fajitas

    Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

    Delicious and easy fajitas cooked on a sheet pan in the oven. Slice up peppers, onions and chicken and combine with Family Dinners' chipotle marinade for a recipe the whole family will love.
    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Marinade Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes
    Course: dinner, Main Dish
    Cuisine: American, Mexican
    Keyword: easy lasagna recipe, fajitas, sheet pan
    Servings: 8 fajitas
    Calories: 228kcal
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    Equipment

    sheet pan

    Ingredients
     

    • 2 large chicken breasts
    • 1 recipe Family Dinners Chipotle Marinade
    • 1 red bell pepper
    • 1 yellow bell pepper
    • ½ red onion
    • 1 lime

    Additional garnishes

    • 8 flour tortillas
    • ½ cup guacamole
    • ½ cup Cilantro Lime Sour Cream
    • ½ cup pico de gallo
    • 2 cups Cilantro Lime Rice

    Instructions
     

    • cut up yellow and red peppers and red onions
      Slice bell peppers and onions into thin strips.
    • knife cutting up chicken breast
      Remove raw chicken from marinade bag. Slice raw chicken into ¼" strips.
    • ziplock with chicken and vegetables marinating
      Put vegetables and chicken back into the marinade bag to marinade for 5-30 more minutes.
    • Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray baking sheet pan with cooking spray.
    • raw chicken and vegetables on a sheet pan
      Lay chicken pieces flat on baking sheet. Spread out vegetables. Bake for 10 minutes. Flip chicken over and bake for 5 more minutes or until internal chicken temperature is 165°F. Remove from oven.
    • fajitas, salsa, guacamole and tortillas on a sheet pan
      Serve with flour tortillas, Family Dinners' Cilantro Lime Sour Cream, guacamole and pico de gallo.

    Notes

    1. To get a crispy texture to the top of the vegetables and chicken, brush chicken and vegetables with oil and broil for 2-5 minutes on the top rack once the internal temperature of the chicken has reached 165°. 
    2. Toast your tortillas in the oven directly on the rack after you remove the sheet pan from the oven. Once they start to puff up remove them from the oven.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2fajitas | Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 385mg | Potassium: 433mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 696IU | Vitamin C: 52mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 2mg
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