How to Make Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Thighs are often more flavorful and less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is typically less expensive.

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.

Add 1 pound of chicken tenderloins to a bowl.

Add 1/2 red bell pepper, 1/2 green bell pepper, and 1/2 yellow bell pepper to the bowl.

Add 1/2 cup of sliced red onion to the bowl.

Mix the chicken and vegetables together to combine.

Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of olive oil to the mixture and toss to coat.

Season with salt (1/2 to 1 teaspoon) and pepper (1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon) to taste.

Add 1 teaspoon of chili powder to the mixture.

Add 2 teaspoons of smoked paprika to the mixture.

Add 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the mixture.

Add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic to the mixture and toss everything together.

Spread the mixture in a single layer on a prepared sheet pan.

Place the sheet pan in the preheated oven and cook for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes for even cooking.

After 30 minutes, check that the chicken is browned and cooked through.

Serve the chicken and vegetables in taco shells or as desired.

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