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Everyone Calls it ‘Fiesta in a Pan’ – Because Every Bite Feels Like a Mini Celebration! 🌶️🎉
Looking for a one-pan meal that’s bursting with color, flavor, and fun? Say hello to what everyone’s calling the “Fiesta in a Pan!” This easy, vibrant dish brings together bold Tex-Mex flavors, hearty ingredients, and a pop of spice – all cooked on a single sheet pan or skillet. It’s the kind of meal that makes weeknight dinners exciting and casual gatherings feel like a party.
One bite, and you’ll understand why it’s earned its festive nickname. 🌈✨
🌮 What Is “Fiesta in a Pan”?
It’s a quick, colorful Tex-Mex inspired dish that combines juicy chicken (or your protein of choice), bell peppers, onions, corn, black beans, and Mexican spices — all roasted or sautéed together to sizzling perfection. It’s a one-pan wonder that’s ready in 30 minutes or less and completely customizable.
Whether you serve it in tortillas, over rice, or as-is, every bite delivers the flavor of a fiesta.
✅ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- One pan = minimal cleanup
- Ready in under 30 minutes
- Family-friendly and picky-eater approved
- Great for meal prep
- Easily customizable with whatever you have on hand
🛒 Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll typically need for a basic “Fiesta in a Pan”:
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into strips
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 bell peppers (mixed colors), sliced
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Optional: shredded cheese, avocado, sour cream, tortillas
🔥 How to Make It
Sheet Pan Method:
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Toss everything (except lime juice and toppings) on a large sheet pan with olive oil and spices.
- Roast for 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway, until chicken is cooked and veggies are slightly charred.
- Finish with lime juice and fresh cilantro.
- Serve hot with your favorite toppings or wrapped in warm tortillas.
Skillet Method:
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sauté chicken with spices until browned and cooked through.
- Add veggies, beans, and corn, and cook until everything is tender and caramelized.
- Squeeze lime juice, top with cilantro, and serve.
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