This One-Pan Chicken Fajita Skillet is absolutely packed with flavor! The chicken is so juicy and tender and the veggies are sweet and caramelized. You will love having this meal in your weekly rotation. Keep it Whole30 and Low Carb by serving it over cilantro lime cauliflower rice or enjoy it in your favorite tortillas!
Post originally published 4/2019; updated 2/2020
What You Need:
- Chicken Thighs – can also use chicken breast
- Bell Peppers – red, green, orange and yellow
- Avocado Oil
- Red Onion
- Garlic
- Cilantro
- Limes
- Spices
- Salt
- Cumin
- Chili Powder
- Garlic Powder
- Oregano
- Onion Powder
- Cayenne
Let’s Make Chicken Fajitas:
- Heat 1 Tbls avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add in the chicken, season with salt, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, cayenne, oregano and onion powder
- Brown the chicken and cook until just done (about 7-10 minutes) Remove chicken from pan and set aside
- Add the remaining Tbls of oil and turn heat to medium/low and add in the peppers and onions
- Cook until soft and slightly caramelized (5-7 minutes) and then add in the garlic. Cook 1-2 more minutes and then add the chicken back in
- Pour in the lime juice and season with a little more salt and let cook for 3-5 more minutes. (Chicken should be completely cooked through – 165′ internal temp)
- Serve with cilantro and some lime wedges
How To Serve:
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One-Pan Chicken Fajita Skillet
This One-Pan Chicken Fajita Skillet is absolutely packed with flavor! The chicken is so juicy and tender and the veggies are sweet and caramelized.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 249kcal
Ingredients
- 2 Tbls Avocado Oil or olive oil
- 1.5 lbs Chicken Thighs cubed
- 1 tsp Salt
- 2 Tbls Chili Powder
- 1/2 tsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/4 tsp Cayenne
- 1/4 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Dried Oregano
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 Red Bell Peppers seeded & sliced
- 1 Green Bell Peppers seeded & sliced
- 1 Orange Bell Pepper seeded & sliced
- 1 Yellow Bell Pepper seeded & sliced
- 1 Red Onion sliced
- 2 Tbls Lime Juice fresh
- 2 Tbls Cilantro
Instructions
- Heat 1 Tbls oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add in the chicken, season with salt, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, cayenne, oregano and onion powderBrown the chicken and cook until just done (about 7-10 minutes) Remove chicken from pan and set aside
- Add the remaining Tbls of oil and turn heat to medium/low and add in the peppers and onionsCook until soft and slightly caramelized (5-7 minutes) and then add in the garlic. Cook 1-2 more minutes and then add the chicken back in
- Pour in the lime juice and season with a little more salt and let cook for 3-5 more minutesChicken should be completely cooked through
- Serve with cilantro and some lime wedges
Notes
Serve with Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice to keep it Whole30 and Low Carb
Or with Gluten Free Tortillas for a more traditional meal
Nutrition
Calories: 249kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 392mg | Potassium: 358mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1708IU | Vitamin C: 80mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg
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Made this tonight for dinner!! It was easy to make and tasted fantastic.