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One Pan Chicken Fajitas cooking in a skillet with chicken bell peppers onions and fresh lime juice

One-Pan Chicken Fajitas

Juicy chicken strips cooked with colorful bell peppers and fajita spices in one pan. A quick, easy, and flavorful Mexican dinner recipe.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 390
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Chicken & Veggies
  • 500 g chicken breast sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 1 yellow bell pepper
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Seasoning
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Juice of 1 lime

Equipment

  • 1 Large skillet or frying pan used for cooking chicken and vegetables together in one pan
  • 1 Sharp Knife used for slicing chicken and cutting bell peppers and onions
  • 1 Cutting Board used as a safe surface for all chopping and prep work
  • 1 Mixing Bowl used for seasoning and tossing chicken with fajita spices
  • 1 Wooden spatula or silicone turner used for stirring and cooking ingredients evenly in the pan
  • 1 Measuring Spoons used for accurately measuring spices like chili powder, cumin, and paprika
  • 1 Measuring Cups used for measuring oil and other liquid ingredients
  • 1 Tongs used for flipping chicken strips easily while cooking
  • 1 Citrus juicer (optional) used for squeezing fresh lime juice over fajitas for better flavor
  • 1 Serving platter used for serving hot fajitas with tortillas or sides

Method
 

  1. Season chicken with spices.
  2. Heat oil in pan and cook chicken.
  3. Remove chicken and cook vegetables.
  4. Add chicken back to pan.
  5. Squeeze lime and mix well.
  6. Serve hot with tortillas.

Notes

For the best One-Pan Chicken Fajitas, cook over high heat to develop a rich, smoky flavor and achieve a slight char on the chicken and vegetables. Be careful not to overcook the vegetables, as they should remain tender-crisp and retain their natural sweetness. A squeeze of fresh lime juice just before serving brightens the dish and enhances all the flavors. To ensure even cooking, slice the chicken into uniform strips so that every piece cooks at the same rate and stays juicy and tender.
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