Description
A simple, beginner-proof one-pan chicken fajita skillet that is ready in just 20 minutes. This recipe uses basic ingredients like chicken breasts, bell peppers, and onions, seasoned with a homemade spice mix for maximum flavor with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
- 3 medium bell peppers (any color), sliced into strips
- 1 large yellow onion, sliced into half-moons
- 2 tablespoons oil (olive, avocado, or vegetable)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional for serving: Tortillas, shredded cheese, sour cream or Greek yogurt, lime wedges, chopped cilantro, avocado or guacamole
Instructions
- Slice the chicken breasts into half-inch thick strips. Slice bell peppers into strips and onion into half-moons.
- In a small bowl, mix garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss chicken strips in the spice mix until coated, reserving some spice mix for the vegetables.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer (cook in batches if necessary) and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove chicken to a plate.
- In the same skillet, add sliced peppers and onions. Sprinkle with the remaining spice mix. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp and slightly charred.
- Return the chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Toss everything together for 1-2 minutes to heat through and meld flavors. Taste and adjust salt if needed.
- Serve immediately with warm tortillas and desired toppings like cheese, sour cream, lime, and cilantro.
Notes
Do not crowd the pan to ensure the chicken sears rather than steams. Use high heat for a good sear. Save the browned bits in the pan for extra flavor when cooking the vegetables. Warm tortillas before serving for better texture. Add a squeeze of lime juice at the end to brighten the dish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving with torti
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 35
Keywords: chicken fajita skillet, one-pan dinner, easy weeknight meal, 20 minute dinner, beginner recipe, gluten-free option