Description
A quick and flavorful one-skillet Chicken Fajita Dinner Recipe, perfect for busy weeknights. Ready in under 30 minutes with bold spices and colorful veggies, it's a family-friendly meal that brings everyone to the table.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
3 Bell peppers (assorted colors), sliced
1 Large onion, sliced
2 tbsp Olive oil
1 tbsp Chili powder
1 tsp Ground cumi
1 tsp Garlic powder
To taste Salt & pepper
8 Flour tortillas
As desired Optional toppings (sour cream, salsa, cheese)
Instructions
- Slice chicken into thin strips. Toss with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken strips. Cook 5–7 minutes until golden. Remove chicken and set aside
- In the same skillet, add sliced peppers and onion. Cook 4–5 minutes until tender-crisp
- Return chicken to the skillet. Stir everything together for 1 minute. Warm your tortillas
- Fill tortillas with the mixture. Add your favorite toppings. Serve immediately
Notes
Use a cast-iron skillet for the best sizzle.
Do not overcrowd the pan; cook chicken in batches if needed.
Slice peppers and onions uniformly for even cooking.
Let the chicken rest before slicing for juicier meat.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet or microwave.
For a gluten-free version, substitute corn tortillas and check spice mixes.
Customize with shrimp, steak, whole wheat tortillas, black beans, or jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop (Skillet)
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (2 fajitas with toppings)
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: chicken fajita, easy dinner, one skillet, quick meal, family dinner