Description
Healthy Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas are the ultimate weeknight dinner, bursting with vibrant flavors and colors. This one-pan meal features juicy chicken breasts, crisp bell peppers, and sweet red onions, all roasted to perfection and drizzled with zesty lime juice. Perfect for busy evenings or casual gatherings, this healthy dish is not only quick to prepare but also customizable based on your pantry staples. Serve it with warm tortillas or over rice for a satisfying meal that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 large red onion, cut into wedges
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine sliced chicken breasts, bell peppers, and onion. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and veggies are tender with slightly charred edges.
- Remove from oven and drizzle fresh lime juice over the top before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 80mg