Description
This One-Dish Chicken Fajita Bake delivers the vibrant flavors of classic fajitas in an easy, all-in-one sheet pan meal. Juicy chicken breasts or thighs are baked with colorful bell peppers and onions, seasoned with a smoky blend of chili powder, paprika, cumin, and oregano. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, it’s versatile enough to serve with lettuce wraps, over a sweet potato, cauliflower rice, or in corn tortillas with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, sliced
- 4 bell peppers, any color, sliced
- 1/2 medium onion, sliced
- 1 Tablespoon avocado oil
Seasonings
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375℉ (190℃) and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Combine Ingredients: On the prepared baking sheet, toss the sliced chicken, bell peppers, onions, seasoning mix (chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper), and avocado oil together until everything is evenly coated.
- Bake the Fajitas: Spread the mixture out in an even layer and bake in the preheated oven for 22 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked through and the vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized.
- Serve: Serve your fajita bake with your choice of accompaniments such as lettuce wraps, sweet potato, cauliflower rice, or corn tortillas along with your favorite fajita toppings like sour cream, guacamole, or salsa.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for a juicier, more flavorful dish or breasts for a leaner option.
- You can substitute avocado oil with olive oil if preferred.
- Feel free to add sliced jalapeños for heat or sprinkle with fresh cilantro before serving.
- Make sure not to overcrowd the baking sheet to ensure even cooking and caramelization.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 213 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
