Sheet Pan Fajita Bowl (Printable)

Roasted chicken and vegetables seasoned with fajita spices served 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

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing 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 prepared baking sheet.
05 - Roast in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender with light charring.
06 - While fajita mixture roasts, prepare rice or cauliflower rice according to package directions.
07 - Divide cooked grain among four bowls and top each with roasted chicken and vegetables.
08 - Add desired optional toppings and squeeze of lime juice before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Everything cooks on a single sheet, which means less cleanup and more time actually enjoying your meal.
  • It tastes restaurant-quality but comes together faster than most weeknight dinners, which is the real win.
  • You can swap proteins, vegetables, and bases depending on your mood or dietary needs without changing the method.
02 -
  • Don't skip stirring halfway through roasting—the chicken cooks faster than the vegetables, and that stir ensures nothing burns while everything finishes together.
  • If your chicken pieces are thick, slice them thinner than you think you need to—thin strips cook through before the edges char and toughen.
03 -
  • If you're cooking for a crowd, double the recipe—everything scales perfectly and you'll have grateful people in your kitchen, which is always worth it.
  • Buy pre-cut vegetables when life is hectic; this meal is about getting dinner on the table, not proving you chopped everything by hand.
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