One-Pan Chicken Fajitas | Quick Lazy Dinner
If you are looking for a quick and easy lazy dinner that is still nutritious, this is it! One of our families favorite dinners that we whip up in about 10 minutes and throw it in the oven. Not to mention the easy clean-up with only one pan being used! You will want to save this recipe and I promise it will turn into one of your favorite lazy dinners too!
1. Cut onions and peppers into strips. Place on pan
2. Cut chicken into strips and place on top of onion and peppers
3. Add seasoning on top of chicken
4. Toss everything together
Why you will love this recipe!
- Quick and Easy: This recipe is the perfect lazy dinner. It takes about 10-25 minutes of hands on time and then you pop it in the oven and dinner is ready!
- Healthy: This recipe has your protein, veggies, and herbs all in one! You could even top it with sauerkraut for some probiotics and extra flavor!
- Customizable: I love this recipe because I will through anything that is going to go bad into it. This could be tomatoes, zucchini, mushrooms, etc.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How long does it stay good in the fridge? I usually don’t let meat stay in my fridge for longer than 3 days.
- How can I reheat it without it drying out? I like to put it in my toast oven of regular oven for about 10-20 minutes to reheat. The trick is low and slow.
- Can I freeze it? Yes, just through everything in a plastic gallon bag and throw it in the freezer for an even lazier dinner!
- What tortillas do you use? I make my own tortillas from scratch. You can find my recipe here!
Chicken Fajita Recipe
One of our favorite lazy dinners to make. You will love the easy clean-up and yummy seasoned chicken and vegetables. Make it even better when paired with some homemade tortillas.
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 Large Fajitas
Ingredients
- 1 Pound Chicken Breast, make sure to slice against the grain
- 3 Bell Peppers
- 1 Onion, yellow or red works great
- 4 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 Lime
- 1/4 C Cilantro
- 5-7 Tortillas
- Optional toppings: avacado, sour cream, greek yogurt, cheese, etc.
Fajita Seasoning Mix:
- 1 tbsp Chili Powder
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1/4 tsp Oregano
- 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/4 tsp Cayenne
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees
- On a large sheet pan, grease with olive oil or place parchment paper down.
- In a small bowl, mix together all seasonings together and set aside.
- Cut bell peppers, onions, and chicken into strips. Place onions and peppers on sheet pan and lay the chicken on top. Spread seasoning mix and olive oil on top of the chicken and toss with your hands to mix the veggies and chicken together.
- Place in oven and cook for 15-20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked fully.
- Squeeze lime on top and serve warm!
Notes
I pair these with my Sourdough Tortillas that you can find here!
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
