Description
Easy One Pan Chicken Fajitas are a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner, featuring juicy chicken strips and vibrant vegetables cooked together for minimal cleanup and maximum taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Chicken breast strips
- 3 Bell peppers (red, yellow, green)
- 1 Yellow onion
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Chili powder
- 1 tbsp Ground cumin
- 1 tbsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Oregano
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black pepper
- 1 lime, juiced
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 8 Warm flour or corn tortillas
- Sour cream or guacamole, for topping
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss chicken strips with chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, pepper, and garlic. Let rest for at least 10 minutes.
- Warm a large skillet over medium-high heat and swirl in olive oil. Once shimmering, add chicken in a single layer. Sear 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Push chicken to one side, then add sliced bell peppers and onions. Stir occasionally, cooking until peppers are tender-crisp and onions turn translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Lower heat to medium, then squeeze fresh lime juice over chicken and veggies. Toss for one minute until everything is glossy and aromatic.
- Load hot tortillas with chicken and peppers straight from the pan. Garnish with cilantro, sour cream or guacamole, and extra lime wedges.
Notes
- Optional: sprinkle crumbled queso fresco for a creamy finish.
- For a spicier kick, add sliced jalapeños or a sprinkle of cayenne pepper.
- Serve with Mexican rice and refried beans for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg