Cooking large meals is always a challenge. I get it. You don’t have a lot of time, but you want what you serve to still taste good.
If you find yourself in this boat, I’ve got a go-to meal for you. Whether you’re cooking for a crowd, or you have a large family like me, sheet pan chicken fajitas are the way to go.
Traeger Chicken Fajitas
Chicken fajitas served at a great Mexican restaurant are one of my all-time favorites. I love everything about them. The onions, the bell peppers, the fresh tortillas, and getting to build them the way I want, with as much or as little of each ingredient in each tortilla. Seven kids later, and I rarely get to go out to any restaurants.
That doesn’t mean I don’t get fajitas anymore, I just gotta make ’em at home, and make enough for everyone.
Cooking them on a sheet pan on my Traeger grill gave them an extra smoky flavor component that you just don’t get anywhere else.
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Traeger Chicken Fajitas shopping list
Wondering if you have to hit the store? Here’s the list of items you’ll need to make this recipe. For specific amounts, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- Chicken breast
- Onion
- Red bell pepper
- Orange bell pepper
- Salt
- Onion powder
- Granulated garlic
- Chile Margarita Seasoning
- Oil
Try our Traeger Smoked Salsa!
How to make Chicken Fajitas on the Traeger
This is just the overview so you can see what you’re actually getting into here. When you are cooking, you’ll want to use the full recipe at the bottom of the page.
1
Preheat
Line a sheet pan with non-stick foil or prep with non-stick spray, and put the sheet pan inside the grill and fire it up. Let it preheat to 450°F.
2
Mix
Mix the oil and seasonings together and toss it with the chicken and vegetables.
3
Cook
Quickly pour the chicken and peppers onto the preheated cooking sheet and spread out into a single layer. Let cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink.
4
Enjoy
Serve with warm tortillas and all the fixings.
How about some Smoked Green Chile Chicken?
Tips for making the best fajitas on the Traeger
Cut your chicken into thin strips and preheat your grill all the way with the sheet pan inside. You’re going to want the sheet pan red hot when the meat and vegetables hit it.
Eating healthy is important in our family, and with only two tablespoons of oil in this whole recipe, you’ll appreciate it for being low in fat and high in protein. My wife and all my kids love when I make these, and I know whoever you make them for will love them too.
When I said build them how you want, I meant it. Look at the picture above and you’ll notice the Instant Pot Mexican Rice inside of the fajita.
I encourage parents to let their kids build them how they want too. Kids can be picky, but if they feel they have some choices with their food, they might be more inclined to try new things. Slice, dice, and chop away and serve these with all the fixings.
For more kid-friendly, big-batch Traeger recipes, check out these Traeger Grilled Chicken Wings, Traeger Bacon Sausage Bites, or the ever-popular Traeger Grilled Pork Chops. I also have a whole page where I’m collecting all of my favorite Traeger recipes, so make sure to bookmark and save for later!
Enjoy with some Mexican Fried Rice
Get more delicious chicken recipes for the Traeger here!
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- Traeger Baked Cheddar Chicken
- Grilled Chicken Sandwich
- Traeger Butterflied Chicken Legs
- Traeger Vietnamese Chicken Thighs
- Chicken Paprikash
- Smoked Chicken Salad Sandwich
- Smoked Butter Chicken Thighs
- Traeger Chicken Pot Pie
- Traeger Chicken Teriyaki
- Traeger Grilled Nashville Hot Chicken
- Sweet Chili Chicken Leg Quarters
Traeger Chicken Fajitas
Cooking large meals is always a challenge. I get it. You don’t have a lot of time, but you want what you serve to still be tasty. If you find yourself in this boat, I’ve got a go-to meal for you. So, whether you’re cooking for a crowd, or you have a large family like me, sheet pan chicken fajitas are the way to go.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1 large` red bell pepper, seeded and sliced
- 1 large orange bell pepper, seeded and sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 2 tablespoons Spiceology Chile Margarita Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons oil
Instructions
- Preheat your Traeger grill (or oven) according to manufacturer directions to 450.
- Mix together oil and seasonings. Toss with the chicken and the peppers.
- Line a large sheet pan with non-stick foil, and place on your pre-heated Traeger grill (or oven). Let the pan heat for about 10 minutes inside of the grill (or oven).
- Open the grill and place the peppers and vegetables onto the pan in a single layer. Shut the grill and cook for 8 - 10 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink.
- Remove carefully from the grill, and serve with warm tortillas and all of your favorite fixings!
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
10Serving Size:
gAmount Per Serving: Calories: 211Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 77mgSodium: 360mgCarbohydrates: 5gFiber: 1gSugar: 4gProtein: 29g
Nutrition data provided here is only an estimate. If you are tracking these things for medical purposes please consult an outside, trusted source. Thanks!