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{This post is sponsored by Old El Paso! I used their Flour Tortillas to make this easy one pan dinner!}
Kickin’ Monday up a bit with fajitas!
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I’ve been on a serious Mexican food kick the last few weeks and I see no end in sight. Plus, I love that I can pair pretty much any Mexican dish with avocado and salsa, two of my very favorite foods.
These fajitas are one of those recipes that are likely to become a weekly thing. Or at least they have for me anyway. They’re just so simple, so fast and so amazingly good! Everyone in the family enjoys them. Really, you cannot beat this recipe. One pan, healthy ingredients…almost all pantry staples…and ready in about thirty minutes. Basically your dream weeknight dinner, especially when accompanied with a large side of chips and guacamole…and maybe a margarita too!! <–yes, yes, let’s. 🙂
So how was everyone’s weekend? It was pretty cold and snowy here for the most part on Saturday, so I stayed in and attempted to get some more lifestyle shots for the cookbook. These lifestyle shots are kind of the very last element needed to finish the book and I have been dragging my feet for weeks now. I finally…no my editor finally, decided enough was enough and I needed to get it done. So I set out and worked on them all day Saturday. Glad to report that I got a few that are going to work. I wish I could have finished completely, but I am flying out-of-town today, so the rest is going to have to wait until I get home later this week. Ahh, the never-ending task of creating a cookbook!
I heard rumors that some of you in the east are having a little spring weather. I’m currently dreaming of beaches in Mexico, sunshine and temps in the nineties. Anyone on the same page? Maybe that’s why I am craving so much Mexican food lately? Yup, that’s got to be it!
Speaking of which, let’s chat about these fajitas that I love so much. I’m just going to come out and say it, this recipe is perfect. It’s easy and healthy and delicious and a dinner that I truly believe almost anyone can love. Well, anyone that eats chicken that is! Although, if you’re a veggie eater, may I suggest swapping the chicken for one can of black beans or chickpeas and then doubling up on the peppers? Because as a veggie loving freak, I think that would be equally amazing.
These fajitas have pretty classic flavors. I used my favorite mix of Mexican spices, tossed the spices on some thinly sliced chicken, added some bell peppers, poblano peppers, and onions and threw everything into the oven on ONE sheet pan. Then I roasted everything up until the peppers began to char and the chicken was cooked through.
Couldn’t be easier, right? I always, always serve any kind of fajita with a little cilantro lime rice, cheese, pineapple or mango salsa, and plenty of fresh sliced avocado. You could also use guacamole, but I’ve been loving the simplicity of using a simple avocado lately…so delicious on their own! Then just stuff everything into a warmed tortilla and dinner is DONE.
Sounds kind of perfect right? Like you need these for dinner tonight, right? <–YOU DO. 🙂
And I mean, I know it’s Monday and all, but doesn’t that just make it all the more reason to add a margarita? Think of it as a an pre Cinco de Mayo/End of February celebration.
Cheers to Monday!
Sheet Pan Poblano Chicken Fajitas
Servings: 4 servings
Calories Per Serving: 892 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt and pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 orange and (1) red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 poblano pepper, sliced
- 1 sweet onion, thinly sliced
- juice of 1 lime, plus more for serving
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, plus more for serving
- 8-10 flour tortillas, warmed
- 2 cups steamed rice, for serving
- shredded cheddar, sliced avocado and salsa, for serving
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. 2. On a large baking sheet, toss together the chicken, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic, powder, kosher salt and pepper, and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Scoot the chicken to one side of the pan, arranging it in an even layer.3. To the opposite side of the pan, add the pepper, onions and remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and toss to combine. Transfer to the oven and bake for 20-35 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the peppers are beginning to char. 4. Remove from the the oven and toss everything together with the lime juice and cilantro. 5. To serve, divide the rice among warmed tortillas. Top with chicken, peppers, cheese, avocado, and salsa. Enjoy!
And all the loaded fajitas we can eat.
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Thank you so MUCH for this recipe, it was fantastic and I LOVED the seasoning. Also, the cooking times in coordinating the meat first up and adding the veggies thereafter was SPOT ON. Your fajitas will definitely be in monthly rotation in my kitchen.
Hey Millette,
Happy Friday!! Thanks so much for making this recipe and your comment, I love to hear that it turned out well for you! ❄️
Hey! 🙂 love this recipe I’ve made it many times, but was wondering if I can leave the veggies and meats seasoned in the fridge for a few days before baking?
Hey Rachel,
So glad to hear you have been enjoying this recipe! Sure, that would work well for you! Please let me know if you have any other questions! xT
Question about the salt and pepper, is it one teaspoon of each that goes on the chicken?
Hey Holly,
Yes, that is correct:) I hope you love this recipe! xx
Ok so we’re Texans now living in TN. Love it but missing our TX cuisine. Not anymore!! This is the most flavorful fajita recipe ever – and no grease or hot steam coating me & everything else!! We loved it. Mexican corn salad, soft tortillas, pico and guacamole. Perfect dinner!! …again! I’ve been preparing a number of your recipes and we’ve loved them all. Thanks!
Hey Pamela,
Amazing!! I am thrilled to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks for making it and sharing your review! So glad they could live up to your expectations! xxT
What size pan do you use? I followed recipe exactly and needed 2 pans so that the food wasn’t crowded.
Hey Melissa,
For this recipe, I use a standard size half sheet pan. Please let me know if you have any other questions! xx
This was such a good recipe! The seasoning for the meat was perfect—we made some shrimp too and just used the seasoning for those as well. I just gave the shrimp a quick searing in a small skillet so they wouldn’t be tough toward the end of the cooking time for the sheet pans. The vegetables came out perfectly as did the chicken. Had some guacamole and black beans on the side. Perfect summer dinner! I’m soooo happy you are a Mexican food lover!
Hey Lucy,
Happy Wednesday!! I so appreciate you giving this recipe a try and love to hear that it was enjoyed! Thanks for your feedback:) xT
Made these tonight and they were devoured!! Love this recipe!!!
Hey Scott,
I am thrilled to hear that this recipe was a hit, thanks so much for making it and sharing your review! xTieghan
Winner, winner, chicken dinner. The whole family loved it.
Hey Suzanne,
Thanks so much for trying the recipe. That is so great the recipe was enjoyed! Happy New Year! xTieghan
I have made this recipe over 10 times now. Every time I make it, it gives me 8 servings. I double the number of peppers (1 red, 1 green, 1 yellow, and 1 orange) because why not. I also use Spanish rice instead of plain white rice for added flavor, it really elevates the dish to a whole new level.
This is so easy to throw together and is relatively inexpensive. I would definitely recommend you try this.
Thank you Sruly! xTieghan
I’ve made this dish numerous times and it is delicious! My whole family digs in!
Thank you so much Heather! I am so happy you loved this recipe! xTieghan
Delicious!! Have made it about 3 times.
Thank you so much Perla! I am really glad this turned out so well for you! xTieghan
Made these for dinner tonite – what a HIT!!! So easy and so very good!!
I’m loving your recipes – I browse around each night and make my grocery list for the next day – everything has been DELISH!
Thanks so much!!!
Thank you Caroline!! xTieghan
That sure is a long story just to get down to a simple recipe. The cook time is also listed in two different places on the page and they contradict each other. The recipe is fabulous though.
Thank you so much for trying this! There is a skip to recipe button at the top of the page for you! xTieghan
At first impression I thought ‘can’t go wrong’ always a fan of fajitas. But man oh man was I blown away. Somehow these seemingly simple and everyday ingredients come together for a phenomenal bomb of flavor. We ended up putting this into burritos and I have to say, best chicken home made burrito by far!
Thank you so much!! So glad these turned out so well for you! xTieghan
guuuuuuuurl this recipe is lit. i use this bad boy all the time when I don’t wanna cook. its so damn easy. thanks sis xx
Thank you Iz! It makes us so happy to hear it’s a repeat favorite.
I made these tonight as fajita bowls with cilantro lime brown rice, salsa verde, and avocado chunks. It was a huge hit! The spice mix is spot on. Thanks for the recipe and dinner inspiration!
YUM! I am so glad you enjoyed these Sarah! Thank you! xTieghan