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Everyone calls it ‘Fiesta in a Pan’ – because every bite feels like a mini celebration!

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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:

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Toss everything (except lime juice and toppings) on a large sheet pan with olive oil and spices.
  3. Roast for 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway, until chicken is cooked and veggies are slightly charred.
  4. Finish with lime juice and fresh cilantro.
  5. Serve hot with your favorite toppings or wrapped in warm tortillas.

Skillet Method:

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Sauté chicken with spices until browned and cooked through.
  3. Add veggies, beans, and corn, and cook until everything is tender and caramelized.
  4. Squeeze lime juice, top with cilantro, and serve.
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