Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas is a one pan dinner with chicken, peppers and onions tossed in a smoky adobo sauce. Pass the tortillas!

Ingredients

  • 6-oz boneless

    skinless chicken breasts

    4
  • adobo sauce
    2 tbsp.
  • kosher salt
  • peppers

    red and yellow; sliced

    2
  • onion

    sliced

    1
  • pineapple

    peeled and cut into matchsticks

    ½ small
  • olive oil
    1 tbsp.
  • tortillas and lime wedges

    for serving

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat broiler. Toss chicken with adobo sauce and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Place on a rimmed baking sheet and broil 6 minutes; transfer to plate. Lower oven temp to 425°F.

  2. 2

    On same baking sheet, toss peppers, onion and pineapple with olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Roast 15 minutes.

  3. 3

    Nestle chicken amid vegetables and roast until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender, 5 minutes more. Slice chicken and serve with vegetables, tortillas and lime wedges.

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

5.0(1)310 cal

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About this Recipe

Craving a flavorful, fuss-free dinner that cleans up in a flash? Our Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas deliver a vibrant, restaurant-quality experience right from your oven, making weeknight meals exciting again. This recipe shines by harnessing the power of a single sheet pan, transforming simple ingredients into a deeply satisfying meal. The magic lies in the smoky adobo sauce, which coats the chicken, peppers, and onions, infusing them with rich, complex flavor as they roast. It’s a clever way to achieve perfectly cooked, tender chicken and crisp-tender vegetables all at once, minimizing effort for maximum deliciousness. Prepare for an explosion of flavor and texture with every bite of these Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas. You'll find succulent, perfectly seasoned chicken breasts, wonderfully charred red and yellow peppers, and sweet caramelized onions, all infused with a robust, smoky warmth from the adobo. The unexpected addition of fresh pineapple matchsticks adds a bright, tangy sweetness that beautifully cuts through the richness, creating a dynamic and incredibly addictive balance. This is a genuinely easy yet impressive dinner, delivering a complete flavor profile in a single pan. Each hearty serving weighs in at just 310 calories, proving that satisfying and delicious can also be light. This recipe is wonderfully adaptable! Feel free to experiment with different colors of bell peppers, such as green or orange, to suit your preference or what you have on hand. For a touch more heat, a sprinkle of chili flakes can be added to the adobo sauce, or swap out the pineapple for mango if you're looking for a slightly different sweet counterpoint. These Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas are designed for a fun, interactive dinner. Pile the smoky chicken and vibrant veggies into warm tortillas and don't forget those essential fresh lime wedges for a zesty finish. It’s a perfect centerpiece for a relaxed family meal or an informal gathering with friends where everyone can build their own plate.

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