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Sheet pan chicken fajitas with colorful bell peppers, onions, and lime wedges, a perfect example of 7 Genius Chicken Recipes Ideas for Busy Weeknights.

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajita Bowls

This recipe offers a quick and flavorful chicken dinner perfect for busy weeknights. It features chicken, bell peppers, and onions seasoned with a blend of spices, roasted on a single baking sheet, and finished with fresh lime juice and cilantro. Serve it in lettuce cups or tortillas for a complete meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Broiling (optional) 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Calories: 317
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken and Vegetables
  • 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1/2 inch strips
  • 3 bell peppers thinly sliced (red, yellow, green)
  • 1 onion thinly sliced
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • to taste salt and pepper
For the Spice Blend
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp oregano
For Serving
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 3 Tbsp cilantro chopped
  • flour tortillas or lettuce cups
  • Optional toppings sour cream, avocado, shredded cheese, salsa

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Small bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Spread the chicken strips, sliced bell peppers, and sliced onion on a baking sheet that you have sprayed with cooking spray. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  3. In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and oregano. Sprinkle this spice mixture evenly over the chicken and vegetables. Toss everything to coat, then spread it out in a single layer on the baking sheet.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes. Toss the ingredients halfway through the cooking time. Continue baking until the vegetables are tender and the chicken is cooked through. If you want some char on your vegetables, you can remove the chicken from the baking sheet and place the vegetables under the broiler for 3 to 5 minutes, watching closely until the edges start to char slightly.
  5. Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Drizzle the cooked chicken and vegetables with fresh lime juice and sprinkle with chopped cilantro. Serve immediately with lettuce cups or tortillas, and your favorite optional toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 317kcalCarbohydrates: 8.7gProtein: 41.6gFat: 11.5gSaturated Fat: 2.1gSodium: 246.1mgFiber: 2.3gSugar: 4.6g

Notes

This recipe is designed for busy cooks. You can prepare the spice blend ahead of time to save even more minutes during the week. The optional broiling step adds a nice smoky flavor to the vegetables, but is not necessary for a delicious meal.

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