Easy Chicken Fajitas Recipe

Sizzling chicken fajitas featuring tender strips of chicken, colorful bell peppers, and onions, all seasoned with a zesty spice blend and served hot, perfect for wrapping in tortillas.

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Chicken Fajitas
Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min
Servings
4

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbChicken Breast
  • 3Bell Peppers (red, green, yellow)
  • 1 largeOnion
  • 2 tbspOlive Oil
  • 1 tbspChili Powder
  • 1 tspCumin
  • 1 tspPaprika
  • 0.5 tspGarlic Powder
  • 0.5 tspSalt
  • 0.25 tspBlack Pepper
  • 2 tbspLime Juice
  • 8Flour Tortillas

Nutrition

Per serving, estimated

Calories
420 kcal
Protein
40 g
Carbs
25 g
Fat
18 g

Steps

  1. 1

    Slice chicken breast into thin strips. Slice bell peppers and onion into thin strips.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Add chicken and toss to coat evenly.

  3. 3

    Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cooked through and lightly browned. Remove chicken and set aside.

  4. 4

    Add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to the skillet. Add sliced bell peppers and onion. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender-crisp.

  5. 5

    Return chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Stir in lime juice and cook for 1-2 minutes to heat through.

  6. 6

    Serve immediately with warm flour tortillas and desired toppings like salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.

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