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Easy Oven Baked Chicken Fajitas

These easy oven baked chicken fajitas combine seasoned chicken strips and colorful bell peppers roasted together on one pan. This simple chicken fajita oven recipe is naturally gluten-free, easy to customize, and perfect for busy weeknight dinners or casual taco nights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts sliced into strips
  • 1 large red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 large yellow bell pepper sliced
  • 1 large green bell pepper sliced
  • 1 large yellow onion sliced
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne optional
  • 8 small flour or corn tortillas
  • 1 lime cut into wedges
  • Fresh cilantro chopped

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet.
  2. Mix the spice blend in a small bowl.
  3. Toss chicken, peppers, and onion with oil, then coat with seasoning.
  4. Spread in a single layer and bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway, until tender and lightly charred.
  5. Serve in warm tortillas with lime and cilantro.

Notes

The first time I made these easy oven baked chicken fajitas, I overcrowded the pan, and everything came out steamed instead of charred. Now I always use my biggest baking sheet and spread things out. That little bit of extra space makes a huge difference in flavor.
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 340