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Easy Chicken Fajitas

A quick and flavorful one-pan chicken fajitas recipe made with simple ingredients like chicken, bell peppers, onions, and a blend of spices. Perfect for a fast weeknight dinner with minimal cleanup.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 pound of chicken breast thinly sliced
  • 3 bell peppers different colors, sliced
  • 1 large red onion sliced
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon of chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
  • 1 half teaspoon of garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Flour tortillas
  • Lime wedges and optional toppings for serving

Method
 

  1. Slice all chicken and vegetables. Mix all the spices (chili powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper) in a small bowl.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
  3. Add chicken to the skillet and cook for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and cooked through.
  4. Sprinkle half of the spice blend over the chicken while cooking. Once done, remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  5. Add remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Add sliced bell peppers and onions.
  6. Cook vegetables for 6–8 minutes, stirring often, until they soften and develop browned edges.
  7. Return cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Sprinkle the remaining spice blend over the mixture.
  8. Stir everything together and cook for an additional 2 minutes to blend the flavors.
  9. Warm tortillas in the microwave or on a dry skillet.
  10. Serve chicken and vegetables in warm tortillas with optional toppings like lime wedges, sour cream, chopped cilantro, avocado, or shredded cheese.

Notes

To save time, prep and slice ingredients the night before. Serve fajita fillings buffet-style with a variety of toppings for a fun and easy dinner. You can also swap chicken with shrimp or steak, or add jalapenos and mushrooms for added variety.