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Colorful chicken fajitas served on a rustic wooden platter, featuring sautéed chicken strips, vibrant red and green bell peppers, onions, and warm tortillas, styled with fresh cilantro and lime wedges, creating an appetizing and inviting presentation.

Simple One-Pan Chicken Fajitas for Quick Weeknight Dinners

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A simple and flavorful chicken fajitas recipe made in one pan, perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping. Juicy chicken strips are stir-fried with bell peppers and onions, seasoned with fajita spices, then served in warm tortillas with fresh toppings.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
  • 3 bell peppers (red, green, yellow), sliced
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp fajita seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 flour tortillas
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish
  • Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Cook chicken strips until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add remaining olive oil, bell peppers, and onions; sauté until tender, about 5 minutes.
  4. Return chicken to the skillet, sprinkle with fajita seasoning, salt, and pepper; toss to combine and heat through.
  5. Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
  6. Serve the chicken and vegetable mixture in tortillas, garnished with cilantro and lime wedges.

Notes

  • Feel free to customize with your favorite toppings like sour cream, shredded cheese, or avocado.
  • Adjust spice level by adding chili powder or hot sauce.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Method: One-Pan, Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
  • Diet: Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free tortillas)

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 fajita wrap
  • Calories: 320 kcal Kcal
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 550 mg
  • Fat: 14 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 36 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 24 g
  • Cholesterol: 70 mg
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