Sheet-Pan Poblano-&-Corn Chicken Fajitas

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These sheet-pan poblano-and-corn chicken fajitas are seasoned with mild ancho chile powder, paprika and cumin. The chicken and vegetables cook on a sheet pan under the broiler so you can forget working over a hot stove or grill to get dinner on the table fast. Plus, with only one pan, cleanup is a breeze!

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Julia Levy
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Sheet-Pan Poblano-&-Corn Chicken Fajitas
Photo: Photographer / Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist / Christine Kelly, Food Stylist / Karen Rankin
Active Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
Nutrition Profile:
Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Soy-Free High-Protein Egg-Free Gluten-Free
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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons canola oil

  • 1 tablespoon ancho chile powder

  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin

  • 2 teaspoons paprika

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts

  • 3 large poblano peppers, seeded and sliced into 1/2-inch-thick strips

  • 1 medium yellow onion, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices

  • 1 ear corn, shucked

  • 8 (6-inch) fajita-size corn or flour tortillas, warmed

  • 1 medium ripe avocado, pitted and sliced

  • ¼ cup sour cream

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

  • Lime wedges for serving

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to broil, with oven rack 7 to 8 inches from heat. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil.

  2. Stir oil, chile powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder and salt together in a large bowl; set aside.

  3. Cut chicken breasts in half horizontally (to make chicken cutlets), then cut crosswise into strips. Place the chicken in the bowl with the spice mixture and toss to coat. Arrange the chicken in an even layer on 1 side of the prepared baking sheet. Add poblanos and onion to the bowl and toss with any remaining spice mixture; arrange in an even layer on the baking sheet. Place corn on the baking sheet.

  4. Broil until the chicken is lightly charred and cooked through, 7 to 8 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm. Spread the poblanos and onion out on the baking sheet; turn the corn. Broil until the vegetables are charred and tender, about 5 more minutes.

  5. Cut the kernels from the corn cob. Toss the corn kernels with the poblanos and onion. Top tortillas with chicken, vegetables, avocado, sour cream and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges, if desired.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, February 2022

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

500 Calories
26g Fat
39g Carbs
32g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 2 fajitas
Calories 500
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 39g 14%
Dietary Fiber 10g 36%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 32g 64%
Total Fat 26g 33%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 91mg 30%
Vitamin A 1394IU 28%
Vitamin C 48mg 53%
Vitamin D 1IU 0%
Vitamin E 5mg 31%
Folate 77mcg 19%
Vitamin K 28mcg 23%
Sodium 730mg 32%
Calcium 94mg 7%
Iron 3mg 17%
Magnesium 105mg 25%
Potassium 1003mg 21%
Zinc 2mg 18%
Omega 3 1g

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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