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one pan chicken fajitas

June 8, 2018 29 Comments

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These One Pan Chicken Fajitas require only a handful of super basic ingredients and are made in one pan in under 30 minutes! This easy weeknight dinner is packed with flavor and is incredibly easy to make. 

A tray of chicken fajitas along with a bowl of lime wedges, a sliced avocado, and a bowl of cilantro. this recipe

Lately, we have been craving Mexican food all. the. time. These hit the spot perfectly! The chicken is tender, juicy and loaded with flavor, and the peppers and onions are at that sweet spot between mushy and hard. Just tender enough, with a slight hint of crunch!

What do I need to make these?

These are super classic Chicken Fajitas – you’ll need: 

  • A large yellow onion
  • Bell peppers (any colors will do!)
  • Garlic
  • Spices like cumin, chili powder, and paprika
  • Salt + pepper
  • Olive oil
  • Chicken breast

How to Make Quick + Easy Chicken Fajitas:

These take about 20 minutes to cook in a pan on the stovetop – or, if you want to cook two things at once, you can roast the peppers and onions on a pan in the oven, while you cook up your chicken on the stovetop. 

Either way, this is a total weeknight winner! Quick, easy, and minimal dishes. And you can customize the toppings! We all know toppings are basically the best part. 

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Chicken Fajita Toppings: 

Here are a few of the things we love to serve our fajitas with – but feel free to get creative here, and use whatever you like. 

  • Cheese 
  • Sour Cream
  • Avocado
  • Rice
  • Black Beans
  • Diced Tomatoes
  • Tortillas
  • Tortilla chips (the best side to have with these!)

A cast iron skillet full of chicken fajitas, surrounded by bowls of limes, cheese, sour cream, tortillas, and an avocado.

You can also serve these in lettuce wraps, with rice and beans or fill meal prep containers with the fajita mix! Perfectly-portioned little containers of juicy fajita meat and tender peppers and onion, ready to grab and heat? Yes please! No sad desk lunches here.

If you do portion these out for meal prep, I recommend keeping your toppings in a separate, small container to top the fajitas with after you’ve heated them up.

A pan of chicken fajitas with a bowl of lime wedges nearby.

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One Pan Chicken Fajitas

These One Pan Chicken Fajitas require only a handful of super basic ingredients and are made in one pan in under 30 minutes! This easy weeknight dinner is packed with flavor and is incredibly easy to make. 
5 from 10 votes
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Easy Fajitas, Quick Weeknight Dinner, Best Chicken Fajitas
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 367kcal
Author: Stephanie Simmons

Ingredients

  • 4 large bell peppers, julienned
  • 1/2 a large yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 large cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 lbs chicken breast, sliced into strips
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • pepper, to taste

For Serving + Topping:

  • cheese
  • sour cream
  • lime juice
  • cilantro
  • tortillas
  • avocado

Instructions

  • Prep the chicken: Mix all the spices together in a small bowl. Toss the sliced chicken with the spices in a large bowl until evenly coated. Let rest while you cook the veggies. 
  • Cook the Veggies - Two Options
    Stovetop: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the peppers, onions, and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally until tender and slightly browned. This takes about 7-10 minutes. Remove from the pan (set them on a large plate - you'll add them back to the pan after cooking the chicken).
    Oven: You can roast the peppers and onions in the oven while you cook the chicken on the stovetop to save a bit of time. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees, and add the onions and peppers. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and a dash or two of chili powder. Roast for 18-24 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender to your liking.
  • Cook the Chicken: Add the olive oil to the pan and add the chicken. Cook, stirring, until the chicken is no longer pink. You may have to do this in two batches so you don't crowd the pan too much.
    To check that the chicken is done, cut into one of the largest pieces. If it's done (not pink inside), it's a good indication that all the pieces are done. 
  • Serve + Store: Add the pepper/onion mixture back into the pan and let warm on medium heat, stirring to toss with the chicken. Serve with tortillas, rice, beans, sour cream, cheese and anything else you like! Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-6 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 367kcal
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  1. Jo Price says

    October 29, 2019 at 4:08 pm

    5 stars
    This is the best fajita recipe ever! I’ve been looking for keto dinner recipes and I can tell you, we are keeping this recipe in the rotation! Thank you so much!

    Reply
    • Stephanie Simmons says

      November 03, 2019 at 9:40 pm

      So glad you enjoyed it, Jo! Thanks for your kind comment ❤️

      Reply
  2. Casey says

    June 12, 2018 at 5:52 pm

    I absolutely love the flavor in fajitas! Definitely going to be trying this recipe with vegan chicken! This just looks so tasty!

    Reply
    • Stephanie Simmons says

      June 13, 2018 at 3:41 pm

      Vegan fajitas sound amazing!! Would you just swap tofu for the chicken?

      Reply
  3. Lisa says

    June 10, 2018 at 2:47 pm

    5 stars
    Yum! Love fajitas and this a a solid easy recipe! Looks tasty! And I love using cast iron too!

    Reply
    • Stephanie Simmons says

      June 10, 2018 at 2:55 pm

      Thanks Lisa! Isn’t cast iron the best ??

      Reply
  4. Erika Lancaster says

    June 10, 2018 at 1:07 pm

    5 stars
    These look absolutely delicious! I rarely eat beef but love chicken and am constantly looking for new recipes
    Pinning this to make it soon!

    Reply
    • Stephanie Simmons says

      June 10, 2018 at 2:55 pm

      Thanks Erika! Hope you love it ?

      Reply
  5. Remy says

    June 10, 2018 at 10:03 am

    Wow, this looks great!

    Reply
    • Stephanie Simmons says

      June 10, 2018 at 2:55 pm

      Thanks Remy!

      Reply
  6. Mayuri Patel says

    June 10, 2018 at 1:16 am

    A one pan fajita dish is absolutely a boon..fuss free and hardly any cleaning up to do.

    Reply
    • Stephanie Simmons says

      June 10, 2018 at 2:55 pm

      Agreed ?

      Reply
  7. Britt | Sweet Tea and Thyme says

    June 09, 2018 at 4:35 pm

    5 stars
    Yum! Perfect time for some fajitas right now, thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
    • Stephanie Simmons says

      June 10, 2018 at 2:56 pm

      Thanks Britt!

      Reply
  8. Wilhelmina Wessel says

    June 09, 2018 at 3:42 pm

    5 stars
    I love this meal! I could eat fajitas anytime!

    Reply
    • Stephanie Simmons says

      June 10, 2018 at 2:56 pm

      Oh my gosh, me too!! ?

      Reply
  9. Ginny says

    June 09, 2018 at 1:41 pm

    5 stars
    I love how flavorful and quick fajitas are. I especially love your seasoning in this recipe.

    Reply
    • Stephanie Simmons says

      June 10, 2018 at 2:56 pm

      Thanks Ginny! Seasoning is everything!

      Reply
  10. Lisa | Garlic & Zest says

    June 09, 2018 at 1:25 pm

    5 stars
    Fajitas are always a family favorite in our house and this recipe looks perfect for a busy weeknight. I know I could get the crowd to the table with this on the menu.

    Reply
    • Stephanie Simmons says

      June 10, 2018 at 2:56 pm

      This recipe sounds perfect for you ??

      Reply
  11. Chef Markus Mueller says

    June 09, 2018 at 1:00 pm

    5 stars
    Great looking dish! I love my cast iron pans also and should actually use them more often! I am always worried about using them on my glass top stove, by if I’m outside, the BBQ or open fire always require cast iron.

    I like that this recipe can also be easily turned into a meal prep item! Where I am constantly on the go an easy recipe like this is ideal to bring to work!

    Reply
    • Stephanie Simmons says

      June 10, 2018 at 2:57 pm

      Glad you like the recipe Markus!!

      Reply
  12. Amanda Finks says

    June 09, 2018 at 12:24 pm

    5 stars
    I love how quick and easy this is! Such a perfect chicken fajita recipe!

    Reply
    • Stephanie Simmons says

      June 10, 2018 at 2:57 pm

      Thanks Amanda!

      Reply
  13. Jenni LeBaron says

    June 09, 2018 at 11:12 am

    I have come to love fajitas as an adult and totally appreciate that your recipe is one pan only. That makes clean-up so much easier! These look wonderful and perfect for meal prep.

    Reply
    • Stephanie Simmons says

      June 10, 2018 at 2:57 pm

      Right!? Who wants to spend more time cleaning up than eating ?

      Reply
  14. Jyothi (Jo) says

    June 08, 2018 at 11:47 pm

    5 stars
    I can eat fajitas every day. I absolutely love spice meals in tortillas. And all made in one pan is such a fuss free dish, less cleaning and healthy delicious dinner.

    Reply
    • Stephanie Simmons says

      June 09, 2018 at 9:13 am

      I could eat them every day too!! ??

      Reply

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