Description

A quick and easy weeknight dinner featuring tender chicken and charred vegetables roasted on a single sheet pan. This recipe delivers restaurant-style flavor with minimal cleanup and high protein.

Ingredients

Scale

1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips
3 large bell peppers (red, green, yellow), sliced into half-moons
1 large yellow onion, sliced into half-moon strips
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons fajita seasoning (cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper)
Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional toppings: Shredded cheese, sour cream, fresh cilantro, salsa, warm tortillas

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
Pat chicken breasts dry and cut into 1-inch strips. Place in a large bowl, drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and half the seasoning, then toss to coat.
Slice bell peppers and onions into half-moon strips. Place in a separate bowl, add remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, remaining seasoning, and lime juice. Toss to coat.
Line a half-sheet pan (18×13 inches) with parchment paper or foil. Spread vegetables in a single layer.
Arrange chicken strips over the vegetables, keeping them somewhat separate for even cooking.
Roast for 15-20 minutes, shaking or stirring the pan at the 10-minute mark.
Check that chicken internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Let rest for 2-3 minutes before serving with warm tortillas and toppings.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan to prevent steaming; vegetables should be in a single layer. Ensure chicken pieces are uniform in size for even cooking. If edges brown too quickly, tent loosely with foil. Chicken thighs can be used as a substitute but may require 2-3 extra minutes of cooking time.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
Calories: 300
Sugar: 6
Sodium: 450
Fat: 10
Saturated Fat: 2
Carbohydrates: 15
Fiber: 3
Protein: 35

Keywords: sheet pan dinner, chicken fajitas, quick weeknight dinner, healthy high protein, gluten-free, easy cleanup, roasted vegetables