Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas is a easy Tex-Mex recipe that serves 4. 400 calories per serving. Recipe by The Protein Chef on YouTube.
Prep: 10 min | Cook: 40 min | Total: 1 hr 5 min
Cost: $10.47 total, $2.62 per serving
Ingredients
- 2 lb Chicken Breast (fat trimmed, cut into strips)
- 4 pieces Bell Peppers (assorted colors (green, yellow, red, orange), sliced into strips)
- 0.5 medium Red Onion (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Chili Powder
- 1.5 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 0.33 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 0.75 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Oregano
- 0.75 teaspoon Ground Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
- to taste Salt (optional)
- 1 ounce Low Sodium Soy Sauce
- 1 ounce Lime Juice (freshly squeezed if possible)
- 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
- as needed Cooking Spray (to coat the baking sheet)
Instructions
Prep Ingredients
Trim any excess fat from the chicken breasts and cut into thin strips. Slice the bell peppers into strips and chop half a medium red onion.
Time: PT5M
Combine Chicken, Veggies, and Spices
Place the chicken strips and sliced vegetables in the large mixing bowl. Add chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, ground cumin, black pepper, and salt. Toss to coat evenly.
Time: PT3M
Add Wet Ingredients
Pour 1 oz low‑sodium soy sauce, 1 oz fresh lime juice, and 2 Tbsp olive oil over the seasoned chicken and veggies. Mix again until everything is glossy and well‑combined.
Time: PT2M
Transfer to Baking Sheet
Line the half sheet pan with parchment or lightly coat with cooking spray. Spread the mixture in a single layer, ensuring the chicken pieces are not stacked.
Time: PT2M
Bake
Place the pan in a pre‑heated oven at 400°F. Bake for 40 minutes, flipping the chicken and vegetables halfway through (around the 20‑25 minute mark) to ensure even caramelization.
Time: PT40M
Temperature: 400°F
Rest and Serve
Remove the pan from the oven and let the fajitas rest for 5 minutes. Serve as is, with tortillas, over rice, or in a bowl with your favorite toppings.
Time: PT5M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 400
- Protein
- 35 g
- Carbohydrates
- 10 g
- Fat
- 15 g
- Fiber
- 2 g
Dietary info: High protein, Low carb, Gluten‑free (if using corn tortillas), Dairy‑free
Allergens: Soy
Last updated: April 15, 2026








