Sheet Pan Fajita Bowl (Printable)

A colorful one-pan meal with seasoned chicken and roasted vegetables over rice.

# What You Need:

→ Protein

01 - 1 pound 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 the 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 and toss until evenly coated.
04 - Spread the coated chicken and vegetables in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Roast in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender with slight charring.
06 - While the fajita mixture roasts, 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.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything roasts together on one pan, which means minimal cleanup and maximum flavor from those charred edges.
  • You can swap proteins and vegetables without changing the technique, so it adapts to whatever's in your fridge.
  • The seasoning blend tastes homemade without the grocery store blend that leaves a metallic aftertaste.
02 -
  • Don't crowd the pan or everything will steam instead of roast—if your baking sheet feels packed, use two sheets and rotate them halfway through.
  • Smoked paprika is worth seeking out because it adds depth that regular paprika just doesn't have, and it's the difference between good fajitas and ones people actually remember.
03 -
  • Slice everything to roughly the same thickness so it all finishes cooking at the same time—uneven pieces mean some things burn while others stay raw.
  • Don't skip the halfway stir; it's quick and ensures nothing sticks or browns unevenly on one side.
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