Oven Baked Chicken Fajitas 🍗 (2024)

Oven Baked Chicken Fajitas are a star dish. They are easy, quick, and delicious. My keto chicken fajitas recipe is a mouthwatering combination of savory, smoky, and tangy flavors from simple low-carb ingredients. It is a typical set-and-go with minimal preparation. Once you experience the fajitas' addicting flavors, you will have the recipe on rotation in your low-carb menu.

The most interesting thing about the recipe is that it doesn't feature tortillas. Wondering how to eat fajita without tortillas? Simple! We will lay them on a bed of fresh arugula. The arugula is a fantastic low-carb alternative to tortillas as it is tasty, healthy, and adds a nice crunch. Plus, its green color complements the fajitas' beautiful bright colors. So, get ready to have your taste buds thoroughly satisfied by this recipe's beautifully melded flavors!

This Recipe Is: Low Carb, Keto-Friendly, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free and Paleo.

5 Reasons to Love This Recipe

This recipe is a staple in my household for several reasons:

1. It is easy, quick, and customizable.
2. Simple ingredients list.
3. Low-carb and keto-friendly.
4. Well-balanced delicious flavors.
5. Minimum cleanup.

Is Oven Baked Chicken Fajitas Low Carb?

Yes, oven-baked chicken fajitas are low-carb if prepared with low-carb ingredients. This recipe is wonderfully low-carb, with a mere 5 g net carbs per serving. You can further reduce the carb count by reducing the onion portions in these low carb fajitas.

Cooking Tools

To make oven baked chicken fajita recipe with homemade fajita seasoning mix, you will need the following kitchen tools:

• 15 ½ "x 10 inch baking sheet (sheet pan)
• 2 mixing bowls
• Knife and chopping board
• Spatula or tongs
• Meat thermometer

💡 My Pro Tip

• Adjust the ingredient sizes: The key to making the perfect sheet pan fajitas is adjusting all the ingredient sizes so they can cook simultaneously. Make the denser ingredients like chicken smaller in size and thinner or more delicate ingredients like the fajita veggies larger. Alternatively, add ingredients as you go!
• Lemon vinaigrette: A zesty lemon vinaigrette will add a refreshing twist to the recipe. Make a quick lime vinaigrette for the arugula with citrus juice from 1 lime, ¼ cup olive oil, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of pepper. Add all the ingredients to a bowl and mix well with a fork. Pour over the arugula.
• Do not forget to sprinkle fresh crumbled cotija over the chicken fajita mix for a wonderful burst of salty flavor.

⏲️ Time-Saving Tips

• Precut veggies: Buy pre-sliced onions and peppers to shorten your prep time on busy weeknights.
• Thinly slice the chicken. The chicken strips will cook faster if they are uniformly sliced and relatively thin. Be careful not to cut them too thin as the chicken will dry out.
• Forget the bowls and mix everything on the sheet pan. To save some cleanup time, just coat and season the veggies and protein on the sheet pan. A couple of bowls take a few minutes to clean.

What To Serve With Oven Baked Chicken Fajitas?

Although these easy oven baked chicken fajitas are enjoyable on their own, they are a tad more delicious when paired with various condiments and sides like:

• Guacamole: Make a delicious chicken fajita bowl by adding a dollop of guacamole at the top to complement the spiciness and a nice contrast.
• Cauliflower Puree: This tasty cauliflower puree is a fine low-carb accompaniment to the baked chicken fajitas and adds a depth of flavor.
• Lemon and Herb Sauce: This fresh, zesty sauce enhances the healthy fajitas' Mexican flavors. Sprinkle the sauce over the chicken mixture before serving, and enjoy the flavor combination!
• Grilled Asparagus: This extra luscious grilled asparagus dusted in parmesan and asiago is a perfect side for the delicious roasted fajitas. It's a perfect flavor booster for a complete meal.

Storage and Reheating

Storage

• Transfer the chicken fajita leftovers to an airtight container and store them in the fridge for up to a week.

Freezing

• When the leftover chicken fajitas come to room temperature, transfer them to a freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat according to the instructions below.

Reheating

• Stovetop: Reheat the fajitas on a pan over medium heat. Add a few tablespoons of water and cover until heated through.
• Microwave: Add a tablespoon of water to the leftovers before reheating in the microwave at a medium-low heat setting. Mix the fajitas frequently to avoid hot and cold spots.

Recipe Conclusion

This 20-minute sheet pan chicken fajita recipe is the quickest meal for a healthy dinner. I love it for its intense flavors and beautiful pop of colors from the mix of peppers and green peppery bed of arugula. It sure satisfies all the senses! The Oven Baked Chicken Fajitas recipe is customizable to suit different tastes. You can play around with your favorite fajita toppings and a different combination of spices to achieve personalized cooking results.

Go on and savor the recipe's bold flavors! Try it and let me know what you think. I'm keen to know what you did differently and how the flavors turned out. Share your comments below and connect with me on Instagram, Pinterest, or Facebook.