Time Saving Fajita Sheet Pan Meal for Busy Days

Low on time, but in need of a delicious and nutritious meal? 

There’s a solution! When the day or week gets busy, it can become difficult to find time for a flavorful and nutrient-dense meal. This quick fajita sheet pan dish offers the perfect solution and serves 5 in a snap!  With minimal preparation time and plenty of flavor, you can enjoy a well-balanced meal in  no time. Whether you’re on the go, or simply looking to save time when cooking, this meal  is a quick and nourishing option for any busy schedule!  

Ingredients: 

• 1 ½ lbs of chicken breasts 

• 1 yellow onion 

• 3 large bell peppers 

• 10 tortillas (corn or flour) for fajita tacos; you can sub the tortillas with 2 cups brown rice for a fajita bowl 

Seasoning for sheet pan: 

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil 

• 1 tsp salt  

• ½ tsp pepper 

• 1 tbsp chili powder 

• 1 tsp cumin 

• ½ tsp onion powder 

• ½ tsp garlic powder 

• ½ tsp oregano  

Lime & Cilantro Yogurt Sauce for Serving: 

• 1 cup of low-fat Greek yogurt 

• 1 tsp olive oil 

• 1 lime  

• ¼ cup finely chopped cilantro 

• ½ tsp salt 

• ½ tsp pepper 

• Optional - add half of a jalapeño (diced) for spice 

Steps: 

1. Preheat oven to 400 °F (200 °C) 

2. Chop up the bell peppers and onion into thin slices. Put the bell peppers and onion along  the edges of your sheet pan. Make sure to leave some space in the middle for the chicken. 

3. Cut the chicken into strips. Place the chicken into the middle of the pan. 

4. Combine ingredients for the seasoning and drizzle onto the chicken, bell peppers, and  onion. 

5. Bake in the oven until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 °F (74 °C).  

6. While the chicken and vegetables are baking, you can prepare the lime and cilantro yogurt sauce. Combine the low-fat Greek yogurt, olive oil, cilantro, salt, and pepper into a bowl. Squeeze the lime into the bowl, and mix. Consider adding half of a jalapeño for a  spicy kick! 

Serving: 

Serve the cooked fajitas in tortillas of your choice (corn or flour) for fajita tacos, or you can serve this dish with brown rice to create a fajita bowl! Top the dish with the lime and cilantro yogurt sauce for a delicious, and nutritious, meal.  

Storing: 

You can store this dish in meal prep containers in the refrigerator, or even in the freezer, for your convenience throughout the week! 

Stephanie Lambrinidis is from sunny California, and recently moved to Texas to attend UT Southwestern’s coordinated graduate program in Clinical Nutrition. She is particularly passionate about the fields of nutrition education, sports nutrition, pediatric nutrition, and community nutrition.

Stephanie is a NASM certified personal trainer with a passion for helping people reach their goals with an evidence based approach. Nutrition and exercise are the root of health and she is excited for the opportunity to aid others in improving their health by promoting a healthy lifestyle.