Sheet Pan Fajita Bowl (Printable)

Tender chicken and colorful vegetables roasted together on one sheet pan, served over rice for an easy, healthy meal.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
10 - ½ teaspoon onion powder
11 - ½ teaspoon dried oregano
12 - ½ teaspoon salt
13 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
14 - ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)

→ Base

15 - 2 cups cooked rice or cauliflower rice

→ Optional Toppings

16 - 1 avocado, sliced
17 - ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
18 - ½ cup salsa or pico de gallo
19 - ¼ cup shredded cheese or dairy-free cheese
20 - ¼ cup sour cream or dairy-free alternative
21 - Lime wedges

# Directions:

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 chicken and vegetables in a single layer on 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 char.
06 - While fajita mixture roasts, prepare rice or cauliflower rice according to package instructions.
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 Tips:

01 -
  • One sheet pan means one cleanup, which feels like winning at dinner on a weeknight.
  • The seasoning blend actually tastes homemade because it is, no mysterious additives lurking in a packet.
  • You can customize every bowl with whatever you have on hand, from avocado to cheese to nothing at all.
02 -
  • Don't crowd the sheet pan; if your vegetables steam instead of roast, you'll lose that caramelized magic that makes this special.
  • Slice your chicken thinner rather than thicker—it cooks faster and stays tender, and the thin pieces actually catch more of that seasoning.
03 -
  • Make your spice blend in bulk and store it in a jar; you'll reach for this bowl twice a week once you realize how convenient it becomes.
  • Slice everything the night before and store in the refrigerator; your morning self will be grateful when dinner requires only 30 minutes of actual cooking time.
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