Description
A quick and easy one-pan meal featuring juicy chicken, colorful bell peppers, and onions, all seasoned to perfection. Perfect for busy weeknights!
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs), sliced into thin strips
- 3 bell peppers (red, yellow, and green), sliced
- 1 large red onion, sliced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Juice of 1 lime
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
For Serving (Optional):
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Avocado or guacamole
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Salsa or pico de gallo
- Shredded cheese
Instructions
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Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
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Prepare Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, mix olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Add sliced chicken, bell peppers, and onion. Toss everything until well coated.
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Bake the Fajitas:
- Spread the mixture evenly onto the sheet pan.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
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Finish & Serve:
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the fajitas and toss gently.
- Serve in warm tortillas with your favorite toppings!
Notes
- Swap chicken for shrimp or tofu for a different variation.
- Use fajita seasoning instead of individual spices for convenience.
- Make it low-carb by serving over cauliflower rice or in lettuce wraps.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 fajitas
- Calories: ~350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg