Name: Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas with Chipotle Crema
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients: 2 tsp. chili powder; 1 tsp. ground cumin; 1 tsp. garlic powder; 1 tsp. oregano; 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika; 1/4 tsp. chipotle powder; 1/2 tsp. salt; 2 Tbsp. EVOO, divided; 1 lb. chicken breast, sliced into 1/2 strips (if the breast is thick, slice those pieces in half); 3 bell peppers, cored and sliced; 1 large or 2 small yellow onions, sliced; Juice of 1 lime; 1 c. greek yogurt; 1/2 lime, juiced; 1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar; 1 tsp. honey; 1/4 tsp. chipotle powder; Tortillas, warmed; Avocado or guacamole, optional; Lime wedges, optional; Hot sauce, optional; Cilantro, optional; 

Description

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas are so easy and come together in just 30 minutes! Chipotle fajita seasoned chicken, bell peppers and onions are stuffed in warm tortillas and topped with chipotle crema, creamy avocado and lime juice. They’re smokey, spicy and perfect for a speedy weeknight dinner!

Ingredients

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Fajita Seasoning:

2 tsp. chili powder

1 tsp. ground cumin

1 tsp. garlic powder

1 tsp. oregano

1/2 tsp. smoked paprika

1/4 tsp. chipotle powder

1/2 tsp. salt

Fajitas:

2 Tbsp. EVOO, divided

1 lb. chicken breast, sliced into 1/2 strips (if the breast is thick, slice those pieces in half)

3 bell peppers, cored and sliced

1 large or 2 small yellow onions, sliced

Juice of 1 lime

Chipotle Crema:

1 c. greek yogurt

1/2 lime, juiced

1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar

1 tsp. honey

1/4 tsp. chipotle powder

Remaining Ingredients:

Tortillas, warmed

Avocado or guacamole, optional

Lime wedges, optional

Hot sauce, optional

Cilantro, optional

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a small bowl, mix together the fajita seasoning ingredients, chili powder through salt. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
On one baking sheet, toss together the peppers and onions with 1 tablespoon EVOO and a third of the fajita seasoning mix. On the other sheet toss the chicken with the remaining 1 tablespoon EVOO and the remaining fajita seasoning mix, until evenly coated. Arrange the chicken, peppers and onions in an even layer.
Transfer both sheets to the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the veggies are lightly charred.
To make the Chipotle Crema, stir the ingredients together in a small bowl until combined.
Remove from the oven. Toss the baked chicken with the lime juice. Serve with chipotle crema, warm tortillas, avocado or guacamole, lime wedges, cilantro and/or hot sauce. Enjoy!

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