Easy Weeknight Meals for Beginners: One-Pan Chicken Fajitas

Whip up these delicious one-pan chicken fajitas for an easy weeknight meal that’s perfect for beginners! With simple ingredients and quick cooking, you’ll have dinner on the table in no time.

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 8 small flour tortillas
• 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
• 1/2 cup sour cream (for serving)
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced chicken, bell peppers, and onion.
3. Drizzle the olive oil over the mixture, then sprinkle chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Toss everything to coat evenly.
4. Spread the chicken and vegetable mixture on a large baking sheet in a single layer.
5. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
6. Warm the flour tortillas in a separate pan or microwave.
7. Once cooked, remove the fajitas from the oven and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
8. Serve the chicken fajitas in warm tortillas with sour cream and fresh cilantro on top.