If you're looking for a quick and easy dinner recipe that's packed with flavor, then you have to try these damn delicious sheet pan fajitas! This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you don't have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen.
Ingredients
For this recipe, you'll need:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
- 3 bell peppers, sliced into thin strips (you can use a variety of colors for a more colorful dish)
- 1 red onion, sliced into thin strips
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Tortillas, for serving
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 400??F.
2. In a small bowl, mix together the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
3. In a large mixing bowl, toss the sliced chicken, bell peppers, and red onion with the olive oil and the spice mixture until everything is evenly coated.
4. Spread the chicken and vegetables out in a single layer on a large sheet pan. Make sure everything is evenly distributed so that it cooks evenly.
5. Roast the fajitas in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
6. Serve the fajitas hot with tortillas and any other toppings you like, such as guacamole, salsa, or sour cream.
Variations
If you're vegetarian or just want to switch things up, you can easily make these fajitas with just vegetables. Simply omit the chicken and double the amount of bell peppers and onions. You could also add in other vegetables, such as zucchini, mushrooms, or sweet potatoes.
Tips
Here are a few tips to make sure your sheet pan fajitas turn out perfectly:
- Make sure your vegetables are sliced thinly so that they cook evenly with the chicken.
- You can use any color of bell peppers you like, but using a variety of colors will make the dish more visually appealing.
- If you like your fajitas spicy, you can add some cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the spice mixture.
- Be sure to let the fajitas rest for a few minutes before serving so that the juices can redistribute and the flavors can meld together.
Conclusion
These damn delicious sheet pan fajitas are a great weeknight dinner option that's easy to make and packed with flavor. Plus, they're customizable so you can make them exactly how you like them. Give this recipe a try and see how quickly it becomes a family favorite!
