Description
Oven Baked Chicken Fajitas with juicy chicken, colorful peppers, and flavorful spices. Easy, crowd-pleasing recipe for a quick and comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ pounds (680g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into ¼-inch strips
- 3 bell peppers (red, yellow, and green), sliced into ¼-inch strips
- 1 large red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon oregano (preferably Mexican)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- 8–10 flour or corn tortillas (6-inch)
- Avocado or guacamole
- Sour cream
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). While it’s heating, slice your chicken breasts into thin, even strips about ¼-inch thick. I find it easier to slice chicken when it’s still slightly firm but not completely frozen. Next, cut the bell peppers and red onion into similar-sized strips. Place all your sliced ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
- Step 2: Season Everything In a small bowl, combine all the spice ingredients: chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, oregano, salt, black pepper, and cayenne if using. Mix thoroughly. Drizzle the olive oil and fresh lime juice over your chicken and vegetables, then sprinkle the spice mixture evenly across everything. Using clean hands or tongs, toss until all pieces are evenly coated with oil and spices.
- Step 3: Arrange and Bake Spread your seasoned chicken and vegetables in a single layer across a large, rimmed baking sheet. Don’t overcrowd the pan—this is crucial for achieving those delicious caramelized edges that make Oven Baked Chicken Fajitas so irresistible. If needed, use two baking sheets. Place the sheet pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking time.
- Step 4: Check for Doneness Your fajita mixture is ready when the chicken is cooked through (reaching 165°F or 74°C internal temperature) and the vegetables are tender with slightly charred edges. If you prefer more caramelization, you can broil the mixture for 2-3 minutes at the end of cooking time, but watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Step 5: Warm Tortillas and Serve While your fajita mixture is finishing in the oven, warm your tortillas. You can wrap them in foil and place them in the oven for the last 5 minutes of cooking, heat them in a dry skillet, or microwave them between damp paper towels. Serve your sizzling Oven Baked Chicken Fajitas immediately with warm tortillas and all your favorite toppings.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fajita
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg