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Weeknight One Pan Chicken Fajitas

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25 Jun

Perfectly marinated chicken strips, onions and peppers fried in a skillet, One Pan Chicken Fajitas are a quick and easy weeknight meal!

The best dinners are those that are easy, full of flavor and convince my family to eat vegetables! One Pan Chicken Fajitas doesn’t take a lot of time to cook and doesn’t dirty up a lot of dishes, perfect for a weeknight family meal.

Cutting the chicken, peppers and onions into strips is the most time consuming part of this recipe. Prep these ahead of time and this recipe is ready in minutes!

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Picture of finished One Pan Chicken Fajitas, ready to eat.

How to make One Pan Chicken Fajitas

One Pan Chicken Fajitas are a meal that my family always enjoys. It’s a quick dinner that is really easy to make. Marinating the chicken strips can be done for up to 24 hours before you plan to cook!

Picture of onions and peppers sliced into strips for One Pan Chicken Fajitas.

The Prep Work

The prep for this meal is simple. Cut the peppers, onions and chicken breasts into thin strips approximately 1/4 to 1/2 inch wide and set aside.

Picture of ingredients for marinade for One Pan Chicken Fajitas.

The Marinade

Prepare the fajita marinade by combining the olive oil, lime juice, orange juice, chili powder, sea salt, garlic powder, cumin and cayenne in a medium bowl. Whisk to combine.

Picture of chicken strips in marinade in a bowl for One Pan Chicken Fajitas.

Add the chicken breast strips and toss to coat. Cover the bowl and marinate from 4-24 hours in the refrigerator, stirring occasionally.

You can also marinate in a large zip top bag if you prefer. Instead of stirring the chicken, just massage the marinade into the chicken strips so that they are well coated and flip the bag over occasionally while marinating.

Picture of marinated chicken strips being fried in a skillet for One Pan Chicken Fajitas.

When ready to cook, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes until hot. Remove chicken from marinade and discard marinade.

Add the chicken strips to the skillet and cook 6-8 minutes, stirring constantly until cooked through and slightly browned on all sides.

Picture of chicken strips, peppers and onions being fried in a skillet for One Pan Chicken Fajitas.

Add the bell pepper and onion strips and sauté until soft, about 3-5 minutes, stirring often, until the onions are translucent and the peppers are crisp tender.

Picture of finished One Pan Chicken Fajitas on a tortilla without garnishes.

Serve immediately with warmed tortillas. (To warm, follow the package instructions, or heat in an ungreased skillet over medium-high heat for 30 seconds per side.)

If desired, add shredded cheese, chopped cilantro, salsa, sour cream, Cilantro Lime Crema, guacamole, avocado slices or any other toppings that you like. Enjoy!

Picture of finished One Pan Chicken Fajitas on a tortilla with garnishes.

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One Pan Chicken Fajitas

Perfectly marinated chicken strips, onions and peppers fried in a skillet, One Pan Chicken Fajitas are a quick and easy weeknight meal!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
Marinating Time: 4 hours hours
Total Time: 4 hours hours 25 minutes minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 442kcal

Ingredients

Fajita Marinade

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 medium fresh lime juiced, about 1 tbsp
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp sea salt or kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne

Fajitas

  • 2-3 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into strips, about 1 1/2 pounds
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 medium bell peppers any color, cut into strips
  • 1 large onion cut into strips
  • 8 tortillas

Garnishes

  • Shredded cheese, chopped cilantro, salsa, sour cream, guacamole, avocado slices optional
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Instructions

  • Make fajita marinade by combining the olive oil, lime juice, orange juice, chili powder, sea salt, garlic powder, cumin and cayenne in a medium bowl. Whisk to combine.
  • Add the chicken breast strips and toss to coat. Cover and marinate from 4-24 hours in the refrigerator, moving the meat around occasionally.
  • To cook, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes until hot. Remove chicken strips from marinade and discard marinade.
  • Add chicken strips to the skillet and cook 6-8 minutes, stirring constantly until cooked through and slightly browned on all sides.
  • Add the bell pepper and onion to the skillet and sauté until soft, about 3-5 minutes. Stirring often.
  • Serve immediately with warmed tortillas. (To warm, follow the package instructions, or heat in an ungreased skillet over medium-high heat for 30 seconds per side.)
  • If desired, add shredded cheese, chopped cilantro, salsa, sour cream, guacamole, avocado slices or any other toppings that you like. Enjoy!

Nutrition *

Calories: 442kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 1102mg | Potassium: 524mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 2093IU | Vitamin C: 90mg | Calcium: 113mg | Iron: 3mg
* The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator.
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  • Michelle Mundy

    As a busy working mom with kids on the go, I know how important it is to be able to make simple and delicious meals using everyday ingredients. The recipes shared here are family friendly with easy to understand step by step instructions. Tried and true, from our family to yours. Welcome to The Recipe Bandit! Click here to read more about me.

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