Cheesy sheet pan chicken fajitas 🌶️

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds Chicken Breast (thinly sliced)
• 1 large Yellow Onion (peeled and sliced)
• 1 Red Bell Pepper (seeded and sliced)
• 1 Green Bell Pepper (seeded and sliced)
• 1 Orange Bell Pepper (seeded and sliced)
• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (extra‑virgin preferred)
• 1 tablespoon Garlic (minced)
• to taste Salt
• to taste Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 2 tablespoons Chili Powder
• 0.5 tablespoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Onion Powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (optional, for heat)
• 2 cups Mexican Blend Cheese (shredded (cheddar, Monterey Jack, etc.))
• 6 Flour Tortillas (medium size, 8‑inch)
• 1 Lime (cut into wedges for squeezing)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh Cilantro (chopped)
• to serve Sour Cream (optional garnish)

Instructions

1. Prep the vegetables and chicken

   Thinly slice the chicken breast, dice the yellow onion, and slice the red, green, and orange bell peppers into thin strips. Mince the garlic.

   Time: PT10M

2. Season and toss

   In a large mixing bowl combine the sliced chicken, onion, bell peppers, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, chili powder, paprika, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, and a pinch of cayenne. Use your hands to coat everything evenly.

   Time: PT5M

3. Preheat the oven

   Set the oven to 425°F (220°C) and let it fully preheat.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 425°F

4. Arrange on sheet pan

   Lightly grease the sheet pan with a little olive oil, then spread the seasoned chicken and vegetables in a single, even layer.

   Time: PT2M

5. Roast the fajita mix

   Place the pan in the preheated oven and roast for 20 minutes, stirring once halfway through (at the 10‑minute mark) to ensure even browning.

   Time: PT20M

   Temperature: 425°F

6. Add cheese

   Remove the pan, sprinkle the shredded Mexican blend cheese evenly over the hot mixture, and let it melt briefly.

   Time: PT2M

7. Warm the tortillas

   Lay the tortillas on a piece of foil, cover with another sheet of foil, and return the pan (or a second pan) to the oven for 5 minutes until the cheese is fully melted and the tortillas are warm.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 425°F

8. Finish and serve

   Squeeze fresh lime juice over the cheesy fajita mix, sprinkle chopped cilantro, and serve with warm tortillas and a dollop of sour cream.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

30g

Carbohydrates

30g

Fat

12g

Fiber

4g