Description
A quick and flavorful Chicken Fajitas recipe featuring juicy chicken strips, vibrant bell peppers, and onions cooked with bold spices and wrapped in warm tortillas. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s a perfect busy weeknight meal packed with fresh veggies, customizable toppings, and minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fajita seasoning (blend of chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 6 flour tortillas
- 1 lime, freshly squeezed
Optional Toppings
- Sour cream
- Shredded cheese
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips to ensure even cooking. Wash and slice bell peppers and onions into thin strips as well. Mince the garlic finely for maximum flavor infusion.
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, toss the chicken strips with half of the fajita seasoning, a drizzle of olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Let it sit for 10 minutes while you get everything else ready—this quick marination ensures the chicken soaks up all those smoky, spicy notes.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. When hot, add the chicken strips in a single layer. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally until the chicken is cooked through and lightly browned. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Sauté the vegetables: In the same skillet, add a little more olive oil if needed, then toss in bell peppers, onions, and garlic. Sprinkle with the remaining fajita seasoning and cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are tender but still crisp—about 5 minutes.
- Combine and finish: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir everything together for another 2-3 minutes to meld the flavors. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the mixture before removing from heat.
Notes
- Use high heat to properly sear chicken and veggies for best texture and flavor.
- Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary to ensure even cooking and browning.
- Slice all ingredients evenly for faster cooking and appealing presentation.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes off heat to lock in juices before combining with vegetables.
- Warm tortillas in a dry pan or wrapped in foil to keep them soft and flexible for wrapping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 2 fajitas)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: chicken fajitas, quick dinner, weeknight meal, Mexican food, healthy fajitas, easy chicken recipe
