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A Very Veggie Sheet Pan Chicken Fajita Dinner

A spicy and veggie loaded sheet pan fajita dinner with perfectly charred chicken!
Course dinner
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 12 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon hot smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon bitter and sweet paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Fajita Ingredients

  • 2 large chicken breasts, thinly sliced
  • 1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 large orange bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 large yellow onion, sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes
  • Fresh cilantro

Instructions

  • Combine the olive oil and spices together in a small bowl. Reserve.

Fajita Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Fit a large, rimmed sheet pan with parchment.
  • Place the chicken on one side of the pan, and the bell peppers and onion on the other. Reserve tomatoes.  
  • Drizzle the rub over all of the ingredients, and toss well to coat.
  • Bake for 15 minutes, and add tomatoes to the pan. Stir well.
  • Bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the tomatoes are softened, and chicken registers 165 with a meat thermometer.
  • Serve on warm flour tortillas, and top with cilantro.
  • To store: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.