Description
A quick and vibrant Chicken Fajitas recipe featuring juicy, seasoned chicken with sautéed bell peppers and onions. Ready in under 30 minutes, this dish is a perfect balance of spice, freshness, and warmth, ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken & Vegetables
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings & Cooking
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
For Serving
- 6–8 flour tortillas, warmed
- Optional toppings: sour cream, avocado slices, shredded cheese, fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken and vegetables: Thinly slice the chicken breasts, bell peppers, and onions to ensure even and quick cooking, allowing each bite to have a perfect mix of meat and veggies.
- Season the chicken: In a bowl, toss the sliced chicken with 1 tablespoon olive oil, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Let it marinate for 10 minutes to absorb the aromatic spices.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add a splash of olive oil. Cook the chicken in batches to avoid overcrowding, stirring occasionally, until fully cooked and slightly browned on the edges, about 5-7 minutes.
- Sauté the peppers and onions: In the same skillet, add more olive oil if needed. Add the sliced peppers and onions, cooking until softened but still slightly crunchy, about 4-5 minutes. Add minced garlic towards the end to prevent burning and retain its strong flavor.
- Combine and finish: Return the chicken to the skillet and mix evenly with the veggies. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the mixture to brighten the flavors before removing from heat.
Notes
- Slice uniformly: Ensures even cooking for both chicken and vegetables.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan: Cook in batches to get a better sear and avoid steaming.
- Use fresh spices: Enhances aroma and flavor compared to older or pre-ground spices.
- Let the chicken rest: Rest briefly before slicing to keep it juicy and tender.
- Warm tortillas: Improves flexibility for wrapping and enhances flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 2 fajitas)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken fajitas, quick dinner, Mexican, sautéed peppers, tortillas, easy recipe, healthy, weeknight meal
