This one pan chicken fajitas recipe is an easy oven meal made with juicy chicken breast, peppers, and onion. It’s ideal for meal prep because you can cook a big batch once and enjoy it for several meals throughout the week.Note - ingredients can be approximate
Slice the 1 red capsicum / bell pepper , 1 green capsicum / bell pepper , 1 yellow capsicum / bell pepper , 1 red onion, 400 g(14oz) chicken breasts into even slices.
Add the chicken, peppers and onion in a single layer onto a sheet pan. Coat with 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil and 2 tbsp taco seasoning , mix well and add halved 1 lime
Cook
Bake the chicken fajita ingredients for 15-25 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked (70°C/165°F) and the vegetables are tender and slightly charred.Note - the time will vary depending on how piled up the mixture is on a single pan. Consider mixing halfway through for even cooking.
Assemble and Serve
Remove the sheet pan from the oven once the chicken and vegetables are done. Let it cool for a few minutes.
Serve the chicken and peppers mixture on the 9 tortillas or store separately for meal prep. Top with your favourite garnishes (e.g. yogurt, sour cream, guac, salsa)
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Notes
Note 1 - Capsicum / Bell PeppersI recommend a variety of different colours for texture and flavour variety, but you could use whatever is available. StoringStore the chicken fajitas mixture in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.Keep the tortillas and any extras you want to add separate to the chicken fajita mix to prevent them from becoming soggy.ReheatingMicrowave. Reheat 1 minute intervals, stirring each time to ensure an even re-heat (this should take about 2-3 minutes).Stovetop. Reheat on the stovetop for approx. 5 minutes, stirring regularly for an even cook. FreezingFreeze the chicken fajitas mixture (not the tortillas) in freezer-safe bags or containers for up to 6 months.