Chicken Fajitas
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this easy chicken fajitas recipe! Tender strips of marinated chicken are sautéed with colorful bell peppers and onions, creating a deliciously aromatic dish that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, these fajitas are customizable with your favorite toppings, ensuring everyone enjoys their own unique creation. Gather around the table and experience the joy of cooking and sharing this delightful meal!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (8 fajitas) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 bell peppers (mixed colors)
- 1 medium onion (yellow or red)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 8 flour or corn tortillas
- Your choice of toppings (sour cream, guacamole, cheese, cilantro)
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
- In a bowl, combine chicken strips with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Add marinated chicken to the hot skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add sliced bell peppers and onions to the skillet; cook for an additional 5 minutes until softened.
- Warm tortillas in another skillet or microwave until soft.
- Fill warm tortillas with the chicken and veggie mix and top with your favorite toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 fajitas (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg