Sheet-Pan Chicken Fajita Bowls
Smoky chicken, sweet roasted peppers and onions served over rice with lime.
Sample recipe in development. Cooking times are estimates; kitchen testing is still pending.
A note on this recipe
Cut the chicken and peppers into similar-width strips. The onion can be a little thicker so it softens without disappearing while the chicken reaches its safe cooking temperature.
Ingredients
- 1¼ lb (570 g) boneless chicken breast, sliced
- 2 bell peppers, sliced
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
How to make it
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a large sheet pan.
Toss chicken, peppers and onion with olive oil and seasonings.
Spread in one layer and roast for 18–25 minutes, stirring vegetables once.
Check that the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally with a thermometer.
Spoon over rice and serve with lime wedges and optional avocado.
Kitchen notes & substitutions
Use a roomy tray
A crowded layer produces watery peppers. Split the mixture between two pans if you cannot see any space between the pieces.
A useful variation
Use brown rice or lettuce instead. Uniform strips help everything cook evenly.
Storage & making ahead
Promptly refrigerate cooked chicken and rice in shallow containers for 3–4 days. Reheat thoroughly to 165°F.
For temperature guidance, see FoodSafety.gov.
Questions about this recipe
Can I use chicken thighs?
Yes. The cooking time may change; check the internal temperature.
Sheet-Pan Chicken Fajita Bowls
Smoky chicken, sweet roasted peppers and onions served over rice with lime.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a large sheet pan.
- Toss chicken, peppers and onion with olive oil and seasonings.
- Spread in one layer and roast for 18–25 minutes, stirring vegetables once.
- Check that the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally with a thermometer.
- Spoon over rice and serve with lime wedges and optional avocado.
Sample recipe, not yet kitchen-tested. Image illustrative.
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