One-Pan Chicken Fajitas

A Quick & Healthy Dinner! 🌮

If you’re looking for an easy, healthy, and flavor-packed meal, these One-Pan Chicken Fajitas are a game-changer! Using precooked shredded chicken, this recipe comes together in under 20 minutes with minimal effort and clean-up.

With vibrant bell peppers, onions, warm fajita spices, and juicy chicken, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or a quick taco night!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✔ Super Quick & Easy – Ready in just 15–20 minutes!✔ Healthy & Flavorful – Packed with lean protein and colorful veggies.✔ Minimal Clean-Up – Everything cooks in one pan.✔ Versatile – Serve in tortillas, over rice, or in a salad!

The Recipe: One-Pan Chicken Fajitas

Ingredients:

• 2 cups precooked shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works great!)

  • On Sundays I will open precook a couple extra chicken breasts so I have an easy and healthy protein ready for lunch or dinner throughout the week.

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 red bell pepper, sliced

• 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced

• 1 green bell pepper, sliced - if you only have one color of bell pepper that is totally fine just use what you have on hand!

• 1 medium onion, sliced

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp chili powder

• 1 tsp cumin

• ½ tsp smoked paprika

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp onion powder

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• Juice of 1 lime

• ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

📌 Optional Add-Ins: Black beans, corn, avocado slices, or jalapeños for extra heat!

Instructions:

Step 1: Sauté the Peppers & Onions

1. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

2. Add sliced bell peppers and onion and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and slightly caramelized.

📌 Want a smoky char? Let the veggies sit undisturbed for a minute before stirring!

Step 2: Add the Chicken & Spices

3. Add shredded chicken, minced garlic, and all spices (chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper) to the pan.

4. Stir everything together and cook for another 3–5 minutes, until the chicken is heated through and well coated in the spices.

📌 Shortcut Tip: If using store-bought fajita seasoning, replace the spices with 1 tbsp of a fajita seasoning mix.

Step 3: Finish with Lime & Cilantro

5. Squeeze the juice of 1 lime over the fajitas and stir in fresh cilantro.

6. Remove from heat and serve immediately.

How to Serve One-Pan Chicken Fajitas

🌮 In Warm Tortillas – Classic fajita style with sour cream & cheese.🍚 Over Rice or Cauliflower Rice – A low-carb bowl option!🥗 In a Salad – Serve over fresh greens with salsa and avocado.🧀 As a Quesadilla Filling – Stuff into a tortilla with cheese and toast!

📌 Meal Prep Tip: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Why This Recipe is a Must-Try!

These One-Pan Chicken Fajitas are quick, healthy, and incredibly flavorful—all while using precooked shredded chicken for convenience! Whether you're meal prepping or making dinner on the fly, this is a go-to weeknight meal that everyone will love.

If you make this, tag me on Instagram @Weeknight_Homemaker—I’d love to see your fajitas!

Happy cooking! 

Lauren

The Weeknight Homemaker