Chicken Fajitas
Chicken Fajitas are a delicious and vibrant dish featuring tender chicken breasts seasoned with a blend of spices, sautéed with colorful bell peppers and onions. Served with warm tortillas and your choice of toppings, they make for a satisfying meal that’s perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 3 bell peppers, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 lime
- 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Tortillas
- Sour cream
- Pico de gallo
- Avocado
Instructions
- Add the fajita seasoning ingredients to a small mixing bowl and stir together.
- Generously sprinkle the fajita seasoning on both sides of the chicken and press it into the chicken.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken breasts for about 7-8 minutes on each side.
- While the chicken is cooking, cut the bell peppers and onion into thin slices.
- Once the chicken has finished cooking, remove it to a plate and let it rest for a couple of minutes. Add the bell peppers and onion to the same skillet over medium heat and sauté for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently.
- When the bell peppers are just about done sautéing, slice the chicken breasts into strips.
- Add the chicken back into the skillet, squeeze fresh lime juice over everything, and stir together.
- Serve immediately with tortillas and extra toppings such as sour cream, pico de gallo, and guacamole.
Nutrition
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg