Description
Juicy chicken, caramelized bell peppers, and onions roasted in bold homemade seasoning. A stress-free one-pan fajitas dinner ready in 30 minutes under the oven’s heat—all without touching a skillet. Perfect for weeknights with a smoky aroma and vibrant color.
Ingredients
1 tbsp chili powder
1/2 tbsp paprika
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1/8 tsp black pepper
1 1/2 lbs skinless chicken breast, cut into strips
1 red onion, sliced
2 bell peppers (1 red, 1 green), sliced
2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
In a small bowl, mix chili powder, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, and black pepper to create fajita seasoning
Place chicken and vegetables on a large baking sheet
In a large bowl, combine chicken, onions, and peppers with olive oil, lime juice, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper
Evenly coat mixture with homemade fajita seasoning and toss to blend
Transfer to prepared baking sheet, arranging in a single layer
Bake for 20 minutes, then flip chicken and vegetables
Bake 5-10 minutes more until chicken reaches 165°F and vegetables are tender
Notes
Serve with warm tortillas, avocado, or Greek yogurt sour cream if available
Store leftovers in airtight containers for 3-4 days
Substitute portobello mushrooms or zucchini for additional vegetables
Flip chicken only if not fully cooked—don’t overhandle for crispier edges
Oven temperature/rack position may affect doneness; use a meat thermometer
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Main dish
- Method: Oven Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg