Cajun Chicken Sheet Pan Fajitas

Name: Cajun Chicken Sheet Pan Fajitas
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American, Latin American, Mexican, TexMex
Ingredients: 16 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon onion powder; 1 bell pepper, sliced (choose any color: red, green, yellow, orange); 1 onion, sliced; 1 small zucchini, sliced (optional); 4 large tortillas; Fajita toppings: avocado, salsa, crema (vegan crema for plant-based option), chopped cilantro, lime wedges

6 steps

Prep:5minCook:20min

This Cajun Chicken Sheet Pan Fajitas recipe is quick and easy to prepare. Ready to serve in only 25 minutes.

Updated at: Thu, 18 Jan 2024 22:06:28 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories379.3 kcal (19%)

Total Fat13.4 g (19%)

Carbs35.2 g (14%)

Sugars3 g (3%)

Protein30.5 g (61%)

Sodium525 mg (26%)

Fiber6.5 g (23%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

16 ouncesboneless skinless chicken breasts

thinly sliced

1 tablespoonolive oil

1 tablespooncajun seasoning

½ teaspoonsmoked paprika

¼ teaspoongarlic powder

¼ teaspoononion powder

1bell pepper

sliced, choose any color, red, green, yellow, orange

1onion

sliced

1zucchini

small, sliced, optional

4tortillas

large

avocado

Fajita toppings crema for

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.

Step 2

In a large bowl, toss the chicken with olive oil, Cajun seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.

Step 3

Spread the chicken on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Arrange the sliced bell pepper and onion around the chicken.(Optional) Add the sliced zucchini if using.

Step 4

Roast for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and slightly browned.

Step 5

While the chicken is cooking, warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave to soften them.

Step 6

To assemble the fajitas, divide the chicken and vegetables evenly between the tortillas. Top with your favorite fajita toppings.