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A great family-friendly recipe for September that kids can help with is Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas! It's easy to make, delicious, and perfect for a back-to-school weeknight dinner. Plus, kids can get involved with simple tasks like mixing the ingredients and assembling their own fajitas.
Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ lbs chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 8 small flour tortillas
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, guacamole, salsa, chopped cilantro, lime wedges
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced chicken, bell peppers, and onion.
- In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Pour this mixture over the chicken and veggies and toss to coat everything evenly.
- Spread the chicken and veggies in a single layer on a large sheet pan.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the chicken is cooked and the vegetables are tender.
- Remove from the oven and squeeze fresh lime juice over the fajitas for extra flavor.
- Serve with warm tortillas and let your family assemble their fajitas with their favorite toppings!
Kids’ Job:
- They can help toss the chicken and veggies in the spice mix.
- If they are old enough they can help chop the veggies as well.
- Let them assemble their own fajitas with toppings they like!
This recipe is quick, healthy, and great for September since it’s a transitional dish as we move from summer to fall. Perfect for a fun, interactive family dinner!
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