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Sheet Pan Chili Lime Chicken Fajitas

These Sheet Pan Chili-Lime Chicken Fajitas are as flavorful as the colors are vibrant. Made entirely in the oven, these fajitas are easy enough for a quick weekday meal, but delicious enough to serve to friends when hosting a homemade fiesta. Prepare the chicken strips and cut the vegetables up in advance and it becomes a 30 minute meal in the making.

easy Sheet Pan Chili-Lime Chicken Fajitas

Easy Sheet Pan Chili Lime Chicken Fajitas Recipe

Sheet pan recipes make for easy weekday meals and they don’t require a lot of fuss to prepare. Skillet meals like sirloin tips with peppers and onion, sheet pan kielbasa and potato hash and sweet chili chicken and vegetable foil packs are some of our favorites. These chicken fajitas also fit that bill perfectly. There’s nothing like coming home after a busy afternoon and having the ingredients ready to go. When preparing in advance you can quickly arrange everything on a large sheet pan or two, and toss everything into the oven to bake. How to make Sheet Pan Chili Lime Chicken Fajitas: (Scroll down for full printable recipe.)

  • Marinate Chicken – Slice the chicken breasts into 1/3-inch thick pieces. Add to a large zip top storage bag.
  • Season – Add the oil, lime juice and seasonings. Close the bag and mix until the chicken is completely coated. Store chilled for 1 hour or overnight.
  • Prepare Pan – Preheat the oven to 400°F. Liberally spray a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. (Use 2 baking sheets, if needed)
  • Chicken – Arrange the seasoned chicken, sliced peppers and onion in a single layer on the sheet. Drizzle the vegetables with olive oil and season with garlic salt and black pepper.
  • Bake – Bake per the recipe until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Char – Increase the oven temperature to broil to char during the last 5 minutes.
Sheet Pan Chili-Lime Chicken Fajitas

How to Make the Best Sheet Pan Chili Lime Chicken Fajitas

You can prep the ingredients in advance and place into separate ziploc bags in the fridge. After a busy day, the ingredients are ready to season and toss into the oven.

  • Ingredients you’ll need to make homemade Sheet Pan Chili Lime Chicken Fajitas: Boneless skinless chicken breasts, poblano or green bell pepper, red bell pepper, red onion, dark chili powder, cumin, ancho chili pepper, lemon pepper, garlic salt, fresh lime juice and w3arm tortillas for serving.
  • Kitchen gadgets you’ll need: A large sheet pan or two medium size pans to divide the ingredients, a sharp knife and cutting board, citrus juicer, measuring spoons and Ziploc bags, if making in advance.
  • To save time, I recommend taking the time to prepare the ingredients for these chicken fajitas in advance and place in separate Ziploc bags. Pop them into in the fridge and they’ll be ready for baking you when you’re ready to eat.
  • To assist in browning the vegetables, stir halfway through roasting and drain any excess liquid from the pan to prevent them steaming instead of roasting.
  • Serve these chili-lime chicken fajitas with warm tortillas, a dollop of sour cream then topped with some homemade pico de gallo and you’re good to go.
  • Store leftover Chili Lime Chicken Fajitas in separate containers for up to 3 days. Separate the chicken from the vegetables for the best shelf life. Store in an airtight container chilled in the refrigerator.
Sheet Pan Chili-Lime Chicken Fajitas in the oven

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Sheet Pan Chili Lime Chicken Fajitas

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Marinate time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 45 minutes
Course: Main Course, Poultry
Cuisine: American, Mexican Inspired, Southern
Keyword: chicken-breast-recipes, chili-lime-chicken-fajitas, sheet-pan-chicken-fajitas
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 305kcal
Author: Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

  • 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 4 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 Tbsp dark chili powder
  • 1 tsp ancho chili powder
  • 1 tsp garlic salt
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp lemon pepper
  • 1 large red bell pepper m 1/4-inch slices
  • 1 large poblano pepper 1/4-inch slices
  • 1 medium red onion 1/4 inch slices
  • 8 8-inch flour tortillas, warmed
  • Assorted toppings: Sour cream Cojita cheese, Pico de gallo. shredded lettuce

Instructions

  • Slice the chicken breasts into 1/3-inch thick pieces. Add to a large zip top storage bag.
  • To the bag add the oil, lime juice and seasonings. Close the bag and mix until the chicken is completely coated. Store chilled for 1 hour or overnight.
  • Prepare: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Liberally spray a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. (Use 2 baking sheets, if needed)
  • Arrange the seasoned chicken, sliced peppers and onion in a single layer on the sheet.
  • Drizzle the vegetables lightly with olive oil and season with garlic salt and black pepper. (Eyeball the amounts)
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes total or until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Increase the oven temperature to broil to char during the last 5 minutes.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 305kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 653mg | Potassium: 617mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1139IU | Vitamin C: 46mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 3mg
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