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Weeknight • Chicken

Speedy Skillet Chicken Fajita Bowls

This vibrant and flavorful chicken fajita bowl comes together in one skillet for a quick and easy weeknight meal.

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Servings
4
Level
Weeknight
Speedy Skillet Chicken Fajita Bowls

Craving fajitas but short on time? This recipe is your new best friend! We're bringing all those sizzling, zesty flavors right into a single skillet, making cleanup a breeze and getting dinner on the table in a flash. Get ready for a delicious explosion of color and taste!

Ingredients

Yield: 4 servings

Main

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large bell pepper (any color), thinly sliced
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • Cooked rice or quinoa, for serving
  • Optional toppings: avocado, sour cream, salsa, cilantro

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a medium bowl, toss the sliced chicken with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.

  2. Step 2

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through.

  3. Step 3

    Add the sliced bell pepper and onion to the skillet with the chicken. Cook for another 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender-crisp.

  4. Step 4

    Remove from heat, stir in the fresh lime juice. Serve immediately over cooked rice or quinoa with your favorite toppings.

Tips

  • For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the seasoning.
  • Prep your veggies ahead of time to make this even faster on a weeknight.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan; cook the chicken in batches if necessary for better browning.

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