In this delicious Chicken Fajita Tray Bake, chicken, mushrooms. peppers and onions all cook together on one sheet pan for an easy yet flavorful crowd-pleasing dinner.
Classic chicken fajitas are a combination of chicken, onions, peppers and mushrooms cooked on a hot pan and served with tortillas and an array of toppings. I've taken this classic dish and converted it to a sheet pan meal so that everything cooks in one pan in the oven while you have your hands free to do other things.
Looking for other easy sheet pan dinners like this Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas? Try Sheet Pan Beef and Broccoli or Vietnamese Lemongrass Pork.
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Ingredients
Here's what you need to make Chicken Fajita Tray Bake:
- bell pepper
- red onion
- chili powder
- smoked paprika
- cumin
- garlic powder
- salt
- black pepper
- extra virgin olive oil
- sliced mushrooms
- boneless skinless chicken breasts
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Here's how to make Chicken Fajita Tray Bake:
1. Slice the chicken breasts, onion and bell peppers.
2. In a large bowl, stir together the olive oil, smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper and garlic powder.
3. Add the sliced chicken, peppers, onions and mushrooms to the olive oil mixture, giving everything a good stir.
4. Spread the seasoned chicken and veggies onto a greased baking sheet. Bake at 425 for 30 minutes, stirring halfway through. Serve with tortillas and your favorite toppings.
Hint: Serve these chicken fajitas with your favorite toppings such as Mexican Pickled Onions, Guacamole, Jalapeno Salsa, chopped onion, fresh lime wedges, sliced jalapenos, chopped cilantro, sour cream or shredded cheese.
Substitutions
Want to substitute one of the ingredients for this Chicken Fajita Tray Bake? Here's how:
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts - use an equal amount of sliced steak, boneless skinless chicken thighs or raw shrimp in place of the chicken. Reduce the total cooking time to 20 minutes if using steak or shrimp.
- Spices - use 1 package taco seasoning in place of the smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper and garlic powder.
- Olive oil - use an equal amount of a different mild oil such as avocado oil.
Variations
Try one of these variations of Chicken Fajita Tray Bake:
- Spicy - add ¼-1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper to the oil and spice mixture.
- Vegan - omit the chicken altogether and double the peppers and mushrooms for vegan fajitas.
Or try sheet pan Chicken Philly Cheesesteak or Mediterranean Chicken Tray Bake for a different twist on a sheet pan chicken dinner.
Equipment
This equipment comes in handy for making Chicken Fajita Tray Bake:
Storage
Store leftover Chicken Fajita Tray Bake in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 6 months. (Check out this article for more details on how to properly freeze and thaw cooked meat.)
Top tip
For extra flavor and to add some visual interest, add a bit of char to the fajitas by broiling them for 5 minutes once they are cooked through.
FAQ
Chicken should always be cooked to a temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Pairing
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Recipe
Chicken Fajita Tray Bake
Equipment
- 1 knife
Ingredients
- 4 Tablespoons olive oil
- ½ Tablespoon smoked paprika
- ½ Tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 onion
- 1 bell pepper
- 1 8 oz pack sliced mushrooms
- 8 flour tortillas
- desired toppings
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425
- Slice the chicken breasts, onion and bell peppers.
- In a large bowl, stir together the olive oil, smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Add the sliced chicken, peppers, onions and mushrooms to the olive oil mixture, giving everything a good stir.
- Spread the seasoned chicken and vegetable mixture onto a greased sheet pan.
- Bake at 425 for 30 minutes, stirring halfway through. Serve the Chicken Fajita Tray Bake with tortillas and your favorite toppings.
Notes
Nutrition
Food safety
- Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
- Wash hands after touching raw meat
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
Shannon
One of my all-time favorite meals!