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By Joanie Zisk Published: Mar 2, 2020 · Updated: May 4, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links · Please read my disclosure

Chicken Fajitas For One

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Homemade Chicken Fajitas For One! One tender and juicy chicken breast cooked in a skillet, sliced and served with sweet onions, crisp peppers, cheese and tortillas. So easy and so delicious!

A small baking dish filled with three chicken fajitas filled with avocado slices, red and green bell peppers, and shredded cheese next to a half of an avocado and a small jar of sour cream.

This sizzling hot chicken fajitas recipe is a great go-to recipe for a quick and easy meal. Tender cooked chicken, sweet onions, and crunchy fresh bell peppers are the main ingredients needed for this fast but flavorful dish.

Healthy Chicken Fajitas

If you're looking for a healthy meal option, consider chicken fajitas. The chicken and vegetables by themselves are low in calories. If you're looking for a low carb option, use low carb tortillas or skip the tortilla altogether. One of my favorite ways to eat fajitas is by using a lettuce wrap instead of a tortilla.

For another low carb option, enjoy the cooked chicken and cooked vegetables over a plate of chopped salad greens: truly spectacular!

A plate of chicken with onions, sliced red and green bell peppers, avocado slices next to a plate of flour tortillas.

Ingredients

See recipe box below for ingredient amounts and full recipe instructions.

  • butter
  • boneless, skinless chicken breast or thigh (sliced)
  • salt and black pepper
  • sliced onions
  • sliced red or green bell pepper
  • garlic
  • 2-3 flour tortillas

Optional Fajita Toppings:

  • sliced avocado
  • shredded cheddar cheese
  • sour cream
  • chopped cilantro
  • homemade queso
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How To Make Chicken Fajitas

  1. Melt the butter in a medium-sized skillet over medium-high heat. Season all sides of the chicken pieces with salt and pepper and cook 6 minutes, until all pieces are cooked through. Transfer to a plate, cover and set aside.
  2. Add the onions and peppers to the skillet (add a little extra butter or a drizzle of olive oil to the pan if needed), and cook until the onions and peppers have softened.
  3. Spoon the sliced chicken into a warm tortilla and top with the vegetables. Add cheese or slices of avocado, if desired.

Pro Tip: I prefer to season the chicken minimally. You might like to add a squeeze of lime juice, a pinch of dried oregano or ground cumin, or chopped jalapeños to the chicken and/or vegetables for extra flavor.

A hand picking up a tortilla filled with cooked chicken, fajita vegetables and shredded cheese from a small baking dish with two more chicken fajitas

You could also make sheet pan chicken fajitas by cooking the chicken and the vegetables all on the same pan. Our Sheet Pan Chicken and Vegetables recipe explains the cooking process perfectly.

Tips For Making The Best Chicken Fajitas

  • Cook the chicken and vegetables separately.
  • Use whatever combination of peppers you like. You can even add more if you prefer.
  • Slice the onions and the peppers roughly the same size, this will help them cook at the same time.
  • As mentioned above, you don't need a whole lot of fancy seasonings to make this dish delicious. Season with jalapeños, lime juice, and extra garlic for lots of flavor.
  • Try adding small chunks of pineapple to your fajitas for a fresh, sweet flavor.

What To Serve With Chicken Fajitas

You might like to consider serving any of these single serving side dishes with fajitas:

  • Avocado Salad
  • Guacamole
  • Homemade Tortilla Chips
  • Margarita

What To Do With Leftover Ingredients

If you have any ingredients left over from this chicken fajita recipe, you might like to consider using them in any of these single serving and small batch recipes.

  • Chicken: Chicken Caprese, Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowl, Chicken Chili
  • Onions: French Onion Soup, Goulash, Mini Meatloaf
  • Bell Peppers: Sausage and Peppers Sheet Pan Meal, Healthy Sloppy Joe, Shrimp Creole
  • Tortillas: Baked Tortilla Chips, Fish Tacos, Shrimp Tacos, Breakfast Burritos

For this chicken fajita recipe, I use a 10-inch skillet. For best results, use a pan of similar size.

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Chicken Fajitas For One

Homemade Chicken Fajitas For One! One tender and juicy chicken breast cooked in a skillet, sliced and served with sweet onions, crisp peppers, cheese and tortillas. So easy and so delicious!
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FAQs and ways to use leftover ingredients.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
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Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Servings: 2 fajitas
Calories: 337kcal
Author: Joanie Zisk

Equipment

  • 10-inch skillet

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon salted butter
  • 1 6-ounce boneless skinless chicken breast , cut into ½-inch strips
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt , divided
  • ¼ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper , divided
  • ½ tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ small onion , peeled and thinly sliced
  • ½ small red or green bell pepper , seeded and cut into thin strips
  • 2 8-inch flour tortillas
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Instructions

  • In a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter 30 seconds.
  • Sprinkle all sides of chicken pieces with ⅛ teaspoon salt and ⅛ teaspoon pepper. Place seasoned chicken in skillet and cook 6 minutes until all pieces are completely cooked through. Transfer to a medium plate, cover, and set aside.
  • Add olive oil to the skillet. Add onions, peppers, and the remaining salt and pepper and cook, stirring frequently, 5 minutes until vegetables have softened.
  • Return chicken to the pan and stir until heated through, about 1 minute, then spoon mixture onto tortillas. Enjoy immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Chicken Fajitas For One
Amount Per Serving (2 fajitas)
Calories 337 Calories from Fat 225
% Daily Value*
Fat 25g38%
Saturated Fat 10g63%
Cholesterol 31mg10%
Sodium 353mg15%
Potassium 207mg6%
Carbohydrates 35g12%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 9g18%
Vitamin A 350IU7%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 108mg11%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Joanie Zisk is the creator of OneDishKitchen.com, the number one go-to site for single serving recipes. The aim of One Dish Kitchen is to inspire individuals with access to single serving recipes that will enable them to enjoy the preparation of a meal that will nourish both body and soul. Her website is filled with hundreds of easy, flavorful recipes that are tailored for those cooking for one. Joanie is the author of "The Ultimate Cooking For One Cookbook" and her recipes and food photography have been featured in various publications including, TODAY.com, Huffington Post, Real Simple, Self.com,Women’s Day, Buzzfeed, and others. Come say hello and follow Joanie on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and LinkedIn.

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  1. Lois Hiscock says

    October 14, 2022 at 4:28 pm

    Two favorites are the chicken or beef fajitas. Easy to make and just a few ingredients.

    Love your cookbook.

    Reply
  2. Betty Bennett says

    October 07, 2022 at 5:53 pm

    After 6 kids and a late husband, I have had a difficult time cooking for 1 until I found your
    website. All the recipes I have tried have been awesome. Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
  3. Sheri B. says

    July 16, 2021 at 3:23 pm

    Hi,
    Can I make the Chicken Fajitas without the Bell pepper?
    I am highly allergic to them and I stop breathing.

    Reply
    • Joanie Zisk says

      July 17, 2021 at 6:27 am

      Yes, leave out the peppers and add more onions, if you'd like.

      Reply
  4. Karen says

    March 16, 2020 at 9:51 pm

    Having lost my husband last June, I'm struggling with how to cook for one, yet still eat things I like. I found this recipe today and made it this evening. It was simple and delicious. I'll be adding it to my menu rotation for the future.

    Reply
    • Joanie Zisk says

      March 17, 2020 at 3:39 pm

      I'm so sorry for your loss, Karen. Thank you so much for taking the time to let me know you enjoyed the fajitas.

      Reply
  5. Cyndy says

    March 03, 2020 at 5:51 pm

    Great idea - I have never actually made fajitas at home, so this will get me started.

    Reply
  6. Roxana says

    March 03, 2020 at 5:12 pm

    These look so good. A simple and easy recipe with great flavors.

    Reply
  7. Krissy Allori says

    March 03, 2020 at 5:04 pm

    Yum! Who says you can't cook for one. This is easy and really good.

    Reply
    • Joanie Zisk says

      March 03, 2020 at 5:13 pm

      Thanks, Krissy - certainly not me 😉

      Reply
  8. Carrie Robinson says

    March 03, 2020 at 3:42 pm

    This would be a great dinner idea for an evening when my daughter is with her dad. Looks delicious! 🙂

    Reply
  9. Pam says

    March 03, 2020 at 3:36 pm

    These sound great either way, but definitely want to try them as lettuce wraps!

    Reply

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