This Sheet Pan Mexican Inspired Chicken & Veggies is a great all in one meal that is loaded with flavour. With a hands on prep of less than 10 minutes this will quickly become a family favourite for weeknight dinner. This delicious sheet pan meal is Whole30, Paleo, Grain Free, Gluten Free, Dairy Free and Specific Carbohydrate Diet Legal. 

Sheet Pan Mexican Chicken

WHY YOU ARE GOING TO LOVE THIS SHEET PAN MEXICAN CHICKEN & VEGGIES

  • It’s a sheet pan meal which means it’s an all in one meal with minimal clean up! Perfect for those busy weeknights when you are short on time. 
  • It’s packed with so much flavour! The chicken and veggies are all coated in a delicious blend of mexican spices that have the perfect amount of warming heat. The creamy green sauce has a nice zesty kick. 
  • You can serve it on it’s own, or for a more kid friendly option add it into tortillas and serve alongside salsa or cheese.
  • It takes just 30 minutes to make start to finish with only 15 minutes of hands on prep. 

 

Sheet Pan Mexican Chicken

 

HOW TO MAKE THIS PALEO OR WHOLE30

Skip the black beans to make this recipe both paleo and Whole30. If you are following the specific carbohydrate diet be sure to use dried black beans which have been soaked in water overnight before adding them to the sheet pan.

 

HOW TO SERVE THIS MEXICAN CHICKEN & VEGGIES

I love serving this Sheet Pan Mexican Chicken and Veggies with a side of cauliflower rice (or rice) that can absorb all of the delicious spicy sauce from the bottom of the tray. Alternatively you can serve it with tortillas or lettuce cups that can be filled with the chicken and veggies and enjoyed as a taco. 

 

WHAT ABOUT GARNISHES?

There is so much flavour in this Sheet Pan Mexican Chicken that I like simply serving it drizzled in the green sauce and with a few sprigs of cilantro. You can also serve the chicken and veggies with pico de gallo or salsa, guacamole or sliced avocado and for those who eat dairy, a dollop of sour cream or grated cheese. 

 

Sheet Pan Mexican Chicken

 

WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE THIS SHEET PAN MEXICAN CHICKEN 

  1. Chicken – either thighs or breasts work
  2. Bell Peppers – I like using a combination of red and yellow to make this dish more colourful, but feel free to use any mix of red, orange, yellow or green. 
  3. Jalapenos 
  4. Red onions
  5. Black Beans – I use rinsed canned black beans. If you are using dried black beans (for the specific carbohydrate diet) soak 
  6. Limes – I like including 5 or 6 lime wedges with the veggies and baking them in the oven and using the remaining wedges as garnish when serving
  7. Cumin
  8. Paprika – I like using smoked paprika in Mexican dishes, but sweet or hot paprika can also be used 
  9. Oregano – Mexican oregano has a hint of citrus whereas regular oregano has minty undertones. Ideally Mexican oregano should be used but regular works too. 

 

 

HOW TO MAKE THIS DISH EXTRA SPICY

The quantity of ingredients listed in this recipe will make a medium spice dish but the heat level can easily be reduced or amped up depending on your taste. I would recommend only using 2 tsp of chili powder and removing the seeds from the jalapeño if you don’t like spice or are serving this to children. Alternatively if you prefer tingly lips and runny nose heat, use  1 1/2 – 2 tbsp of chili powder and 2 thinly sliced jalapeños with the seeds still attached. 

 

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

WHAT CUT OF CHICKEN IS BEST

I prefer using chicken thighs for this recipe because they remain super moist when cooked and have more flavour than breasts. If using chicken thighs with the bone in, I would recommend increasing the cook time by 10 minutes and using a meat thermometer to ensure they have an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. If using chicken breasts you may have to cook them for 5 minutes longer if they are larger in size. 

 

WAYS TO SWITCH UP THE INGREDIENTS

Feel free to add in other veggies such as diced mushrooms, broccoli florets or cubes pieces of sweet potato or butternut squash. I like using red onions for their slightly sweeter flavour and vibrant colour, but yellow onions can also be used. If you are a vegetarian you can replace the chicken with large portobello mushrooms which become quite “meaty” when baked in the oven and brushed with spices. 

 

 

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

WHAT SIZE BAKING SHEET SHOULD I USE

I recommend using a 12 x 17 inch size baking sheet. You never want to overcrowd a baking sheet because this will prevent the veggies and meat from browning and instead make them mushy.  You can always use a sheet pan larger in size but don’t use one that is smaller, instead I recommend dividing the veggies between two sheet pans so that they can be spread out evenly. 

 

WHAT’S IN THE GREEN SAUCE?

I could drink this green sauce with a straw, it’s so good! In a blender or food processor simply combine the mayonnaise, lime juice, cilantro, garlic and scallions and blend until smooth. Feel free to make it spicy by adding in a jalapeno or giving it a zestier kick with more lime juice. 

 

 

CAN I MAKE THIS IN ADVANCE? 

Yes definitely! You can make the green sauce up to 3 days in advance and store it in the fridge. All of the veggies and chicken can be cooked a day in advance and simply reheated right before serving. I recommend reheating the tray by placing it in the oven at 350 degrees for 5-8 minutes until everything is warmed through.

 

WHAT ABOUT LEFTOVERS 

Leftovers will last for up to 3 days in the fridge. I love chopping them up and adding them into a salad and using any leftover green sauce as a dressing. You can freeze the cooked veggies and chicken for up to 3 months and reheat it in the microwave or in a skillet on the stovetop. 

 

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

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Sheet Pan Mexican Chicken and Veggies

Every Last Bite
This Sheet Pan Mexican Inspired Chicken & Veggies is a great all in one meal that is loaded with flavour. With a hands on prep of less than 10 minutes this will quickly become a family favourite for weeknight dinner.
5 from 6 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Diets Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Paleo, Specific Carbohydrate Diet Legal, Whole30
Servings 4
Calories 209 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large Yellow or Orange Bell Pepper cut into strips
  • 1 large Red Bell Pepper cut into strips
  • 1 Red Onion thinly sliced
  • 1 Jalapeno thinly sliced
  • 1 Lime cut into wedges
  • 1/3 cup Black Beans (optional)
  • 3 cloves Garlic crushed
  • 3 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1/4 cup Lime juice
  • 1 tbsp Chili Powder
  • 1 tbsp Cumin
  • 2 tsp Oregano
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 6 chicken thighs or 3 chicken breasts cut in half

Green Sauce

  • 1/3 cup Mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp Lime Juice
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro
  • 3 Scallions
  • 1 Clove Garlic

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit
  • Place the sliced bell peppers, red onion, jalapeno, lime wedges and black beans on a 10 x 17 inch baking tray.
  • In a bowl whisk together the olive oil, crushed garlic, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt and pepper.
  • Pour half of the sauce over the veggies on the baking tray and and toss them to ensure that they are all well coated. Arrange the veggies in a single layer on the tray and place the chicken thighs between the veggies. Brush the remaining sauce over each of the pieces of chicken.
  • Place the tray in the oven to bake for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
  • While the chicken is cooking make the green sauce. In a blender combine the mayonnaise, cilantro, scallions, garlic and lime juice. Blend until smooth.
  • Once the chicken and veggies are done cooking, garnish with chopped cilantro and lime wedges before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 209kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 474mgPotassium: 407mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 3673IUVitamin C: 126mgCalcium: 74mgIron: 3mg
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