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.

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
Slice chicken breast into thin strips. Slice bell peppers and onion into thin strips.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Add chicken and toss to coat evenly.
- 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
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
Return chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Stir in lime juice and cook for 1-2 minutes to heat through.
- 6
Serve immediately with warm flour tortillas and desired toppings like salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.
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