This recipe for Gluten Free Chicken Fajitas made on ONE PAN will be your new go-to recipe for busy weeknights. These sheet pan chicken fajitas are not only easy to make but they're naturally gluten-free and drool-worthy delicious!
This recipe for gluten free chicken fajitas made ON ONE PAN is a total life saver.
Your family will be negotiating over who gets the last gluten-free tortilla when you make these chicken fajitas next Taco Tuesday🌮
A total cinch to make, this gluten free chicken fajita recipe has warming, Mexican-inspired spices, fresh bell peppers and zingy red onions.
Now, I don't want you to be intimidated by the long ingredient list and / or instructions for these gluten free fajitas, k?
The ingredient list is a little on the longer side mostly because of the spices for the chicken and vegetable part of the fajitas and the (optional) toppings for the finished fajitas.
But the upside to this recipe? These gluten free chicken fajitas are actually pretty hands-off because it's all cooked on one pan😄
And you can have a margarita while the chicken fajita filling cooks in the oven to perfection👌
Let's make them!
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📝Ingredients for gluten free sheet pan chicken fajitas
Here's what you'll need to make these fajitas:
- Chicken breasts
- Olive oil
- Paprika
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Chili powder
- Dried oregano
- Cumin
- Salt and pepper
- Red, yellow and orange bell pepper
- Red onion
- Garlic cloves
Toppings for this chicken fajita recipe:
- Cilantro
- Greek yogurt - using this instead of sour cream gets you some more protein!
- Avocado
- Mozzarella cheese - can also sub-in feta cheese or, if you're feeling fancy (and can find it) cotija cheese!
- Lime
- Corn tortillas - or other gluten-free tortillas like Mission Brand
🔪How to make sheet pan chicken fajitas
🍽️What to serve with chicken fajitas
This recipe for chicken fajitas is a meal on it's own so if you don't feel like cookin' up a side dish: no worries!
But, if you're looking for a few ideas for what to serve with these gluten-free fajitas, salads or starchy side dishes go great!
Here's a few ideas:
- Healthy Kale Broccoli Salad with Apple Cider Vinegar Dressing
- Simple Romaine Salad with Radish and Parmesan
- Easy Butter Lettuce Salad with Pomegranates and Pistachios
- Oven Roasted Cinnamon Sweet Potatoes (Cubed)
- Best Roasted Tenderstem Broccoli Recipe
- Easy Quinoa Salad with Feta
🥡Storage and Leftovers
Leftovers of the chicken fajita filling can be used for gluten-free fajitas the next day!
Just keep the chicken and pepper mixture in a separate air-tight container in the fridge.
Re-heat portions of the chicken fajita filling as you need and add to a tortilla.
Another way to enjoy leftovers?
Have the chicken fajita filling on top of a bed of greens for an easy fajita salad recipe😄
🙋♀️What makes this chicken fajita recipe gluten free?
The ingredients are super fresh in this recipe: fresh bell peppers, the red onion, the garlic, cilantro, etc, etc.
And they're naturally gluten-free.
Just make sure you're getting the gluten-free tortillas. I love Mission brand gluten-free tortillas. They really taste and "act" like the regular kind.
But corn tortillas would also be delicious and are - typically - gluten-free.
Just make sure to double check the label for any obvious or sneaky (aka hidden) gluten.
One more place to look out for gluten: if you use a pre-made taco spice.
First, like NO JUDGEMENT at all. You gotta save a few minutes where you can.
But DO look closely at the ingredient list. That taco spice package could contain gluten in the form of a flavoring agent or binder.
I also have a recipe for Homemade Taco Seasoning🌮 that you could use for this fajita recipe too.
Alight I hope you love these gluten free chicken fajitas!
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~April
📖 Recipe
Gluten Free Chicken Fajitas (sheet pan recipe)
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken breast, diced About 3-4 medium breasts
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon Chili powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper sliced
- 1 orange bell pepper sliced
- 1 red onion sliced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 bunch cilantro chopped
- 2 tablespoon Greek yogurt for topping
- 1 avocado diced, for topping
- 1 cup mozzarella shredded, for topping
- 1 lime juiced, for topping
- 12 corn tortillas or other gluten-free version
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190°C) to so it's ready when your fajitas are prepared. Cover a large rimmed sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Chicken and Veggies: In a large mixing bowl, add the diced chicken, olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, dried oregano, cumin, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Mix until well combined. Then add the minced garlic, sliced red, yellow, and orange bell peppers, and sliced red onion. Mix everything together until the chicken and veggies are evenly coated with the spices and oil.
- Arrange on a Sheet Pan: Spread the seasoned chicken and veggies evenly across the sheet pan. Make sure they're in a single layer. This will help them cook evenly.
- Bake the Fajitas: Place the sheet pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20-23 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degree F. Make sure to check the chicken for doneness with an instant read thermometer, as cooking times may vary slightly depending on your oven.
- Assemble Your Fajitas: Once your chicken fajitas are cooked to perfection, it's time to assemble your meal. Warm your tortillas according to package instructions or personal preference.
- Toppings and Serving: Place a generous portion of the cooked chicken and veggie mixture onto each tortilla. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the filling, add diced avocado, a dollop of Greek yogurt, a sprinkle of shredded mozzarella, and a garnish of chopped cilantro.
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