Sheet Pan Fajita Bowl (Printer Friendly)

Roast seasoned chicken and colorful vegetables together on one pan, then serve over fluffy rice or cauliflower rice with fresh toppings.

# What You Need:

→ Protein

01 - 1 lb 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, mix together olive oil and all fajita seasoning ingredients. Pour over chicken and vegetables. Toss until everything is evenly coated.
04 - Spread chicken and vegetables in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender and slightly charred.
06 - While the fajita mixture is roasting, 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 your choice of optional toppings and a squeeze of lime juice before serving.

# Pro Advice:

01 -
  • It's a real one-pan situation, which means you're not drowning in dishes at the end of the day.
  • Everything roasts together, so the chicken stays juicy while the vegetables get perfectly caramelized.
  • You control exactly what goes in your bowl, making it feel custom-made even when you're feeding a crowd.
02 -
  • Don't skip the halfway stir; it's the difference between unevenly cooked chicken and something restaurant-quality.
  • If your vegetables release a lot of liquid while roasting, give the pan a gentle shake instead of stirring to preserve those crispy spots.
03 -
  • If you're doubling this for a larger group, use two baking sheets instead of crowding one; better caramelization happens with space and proper heat circulation.
  • Prep all your vegetables the night before and store them in containers; on busy nights, this turns a 15-minute job into a 5-minute assembly.
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