Sheet Pan Fajita Bowl (Printable)

Roast seasoned chicken and vegetables together for a flavorful one-pan meal over rice.

# What you'll need:

→ Protein

01 - 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into thin strips

→ Vegetables

02 - 2 bell peppers (any color), sliced
03 - 1 large red onion, sliced
04 - 1 zucchini, sliced (optional)

→ Fajita Seasoning

05 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
06 - 2 teaspoons chili powder
07 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
08 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
10 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
11 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
12 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
13 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
14 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)

→ Base

15 - 2 cups cooked rice or cauliflower rice

→ Optional Toppings

16 - 1 avocado, sliced
17 - 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
18 - 1/2 cup salsa or pico de gallo
19 - 1/4 cup shredded cheese or dairy-free cheese
20 - 1/4 cup sour cream or dairy-free alternative
21 - Lime wedges

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine chicken strips, sliced bell peppers, red onion, and zucchini.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and all fajita seasoning ingredients. Pour over chicken and vegetables, then toss until evenly coated.
04 - Spread seasoned chicken and vegetables in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Roast in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender with slight charring.
06 - While fajita mixture roasts, cook rice or cauliflower rice according to package directions.
07 - Divide cooked rice or cauliflower rice among four bowls. Top each with roasted chicken and fajita vegetables.
08 - Add desired optional toppings and squeeze of lime juice before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything roasts together, so you're free to fold laundry or actually sit down for five minutes.
  • The seasoning clings to every piece, giving you that sizzling fajita taste without a skillet or stovetop splatter.
  • It's endlessly flexible, you can swap the protein, skip the rice, or pile on whatever toppings are hiding in your fridge.
02 -
  • Don't crowd the pan or the vegetables will steam instead of roast, and you'll lose that caramelized edge.
  • Stir halfway through, or the pieces on the edges will char too much while the center stays pale.
  • If your chicken pieces are thick, slice them thinner or they won't finish cooking in time.
03 -
  • Use two sheet pans if you're doubling the recipe, or the vegetables will steam and turn mushy.
  • A quick char under the broiler for the last two minutes adds restaurant-level flavor.
  • Marinate the chicken in the seasoning for 30 minutes if you have time, it makes a noticeable difference.
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