Description
Savor the vibrant flavors of these Chicken Fajitas, a delightful dish that’s ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe combines tender chicken strips with colorful bell peppers and onions, all seasoned with a zesty blend of spices that will tantalize your taste buds. Serve them in warm tortillas and top with fresh guacamole, salsa, or shredded lettuce for a meal everyone will enjoy. With customizable options and healthy ingredients, these fajitas are not just delicious but also a hit for family gatherings or casual dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 bell peppers (seeded and thinly sliced)
- 1 medium yellow onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 ¼ lb boneless chicken breasts (sliced into thin strips)
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
- Juice from one lime (about 2 Tablespoons)
- 8 flour or corn tortillas
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix the spices and set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Sauté the bell peppers and onion for about 5–7 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic and half of the spice mix to the veggies; sauté for an additional 2–3 minutes.
- Remove veggies from the skillet. In the same pan, add the remaining oil and chicken strips along with the remaining spice mix and lime juice. Cook for about 5–6 minutes until fully cooked.
- Return the veggies to the skillet and combine everything; cook for another minute until heated through.
- Serve immediately in warm tortillas with desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg