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Oven Baked Chicken Fajitas with Mango Salsa

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Sheet pan chicken fajitas are the fastest dinner you can make with tender chicken, and colorful veggies, and it’s an easy clean-up!

Plate with chicken fajitas, mango salsa, and colorful bell peppers and onions served with tortillas.

Why We Love This Oven Baked Chicken Fajitas

  • There is no need to spend extra dollars at a restaurant for your weeknight dinner.
  • This easy fajita dinner is budget-friendly and super tasty.
  • You can bake everything in one pan and you get juicy chicken with sweet roasted peppers and onions, and the oven does all the work.

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To Make Easy Baked Chicken Fajitas, You’ll Need

  • Chicken Tenderloins: You can also use chicken breasts or boneless chicken thighs
  • Bell Peppers and Onions: These ingredients add flavor and lots of color to the dish
  • Fajita Seasoning: We made our own mixture, however, you can also use pre-mixed seasonings
  • Tortillas: Serve it up with your flour tortillas or corn tortillas. There are also low-carb options and vegetable options such as jicama tortillas if you are keeping it keto-friendly
  • Mango Salsa: We love adding fruit to our salsa, especially if we have extra on hand. Other tasty toppings you can add are guacamole, pico de gallo, cheese, or sour cream
Plate with chicken fajitas, mango salsa, and colorful bell peppers and onions served with tortillas.

How to Cook Chicken Fajitas in the Oven

  1. Preheat the oven to 400F.
  2. Mix together your seasonings in a small bowl.
  3. Place the chicken tenderloins on one side of the sheet pan and the sliced peppers and onions on the other side.
  4. Coat all the ingredients with olive oil and sprinkle them with the seasonings.
  5. Bake everything in the oven until the chicken is fully cooked.
  6. Meanwhile, prepare the Mango Salsa and other toppings.

Reference the recipe card below for detailed instructions.

Glass meal prep container with chicken fajitas, mango salsa, and colorful bell peppers and onions served with tortillas.

Meal Prep Tips for Baked Chicken Fajitas

  • Large Batches: If you decide to increase the batch size, you can serve the fajita chicken and veggies on top of a salad or serve it in a lettuce wrap or with a side of Spanish rice and beans.
  • Other Recipe Ideas: You can also add veggie fajitas with breakfast tacos. Make pasta with the chicken and bell peppers simply by adding them to penne pasta, and adding shredded parmesan cheese.
  • Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days for the best quality.
Glass meal prep containers with chicken fajitas, mango salsa, and colorful bell peppers and onions served with tortillas.
chicken fajitas

Oven Baked Chicken Fajitas with Mango Salsa

Budget-Friendly and flavorful chicken fajitas baked in the oven in less than 30 minutes!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 2

Equipment

  • knife
  • cutting board
  • sheet pan
  • oven

Ingredients
  

Chicken & Seasoning

  • 12 oz chicken tenderloins
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 low carb tortillas

Fajita Veggies & Seasoning

  • 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
  • 1/4 cup red onions (sliced)
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Mango Salsa

  • 1 mango (peeled and diced)
  • 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
  • 1/4 cup red onions (diced)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (sliced)
  • 1 lime (juiced)
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat the oven to 400F. Place the chicken tenderloins, sliced bell peppers, and sliced onions on a sheet pan. Sprinkle them with the seasonings and coat them with olive oil
  • Bake in the oven for 20 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 165F. (cook for an additional 5 minutes until it reaches the internal temperature of 165F)
  • Meanwhile, add the diced mango, cilantro, red onion, and cherry tomatoes in a mixing bowl. Add the seasonings, juice of a lime, and mix everything together
  • After the chicken cooks, layer the chicken tenderloins in the middle of the tortillas and top it off with the fajita veggies and fresh mango salsa. Enjoy this beautiful colorful and tasty dish!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is chicken fajita healthy?

Yes, baking it in the oven is one of the healthiest ways to make chicken fajitas because this recipe uses healthy fat, lean meat, and healthy vegetables.


What goes well with fajitas?

Serve it with a cilantro corn salad, avocado salad, or baked black beans.


How do you cut chicken breast for fajitas?

If you are using chicken breasts instead of tenderloins, you will want to let the cooked chicken rest before slicing it into thin strips. Slice it the chicken breasts horizontally into ½-inch thick slices.

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