Chicken Fajitas
Savor tender chicken strips, vibrant bell peppers, and zesty spices in this easy-to-make chicken fajitas recipe. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 large yellow onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lime
- Tortillas (flour or corn)
- Optional: sour cream and guacamole for serving
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients: Slice the bell peppers and onion. Mince the garlic.
- Season Chicken: Combine chicken with cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Toss until well coated.
- Heat Pan: Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil.
- Sauté Chicken: Add seasoned chicken to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes until golden brown on one side; flip to cook through.
- Add Vegetables: Stir in the bell peppers, onion, and garlic; cook for another 5 minutes until vegetables are tender yet crisp.
- Finish with Lime: Squeeze fresh lime juice over the mixture before serving.
Notes
- Swap chicken for beef or shrimp for a different protein option.
- Add jalapeños or extra chili powder for more heat.
- Use leftover fajitas in salads or wraps for a delicious twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fajita (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg