Chicken Fajitas
Chicken Fajitas are a colorful and flavorful dish that brings the spirit of Mexico right to your dinner table. With tender strips of marinated chicken, vibrant bell peppers, and sweet onions wrapped in warm tortillas, this quick recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests. In just under 30 minutes, you’ll create a delicious meal that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning
- 6 flour tortillas (8-inch)
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts into thin strips and chop the onion and bell peppers into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken strips to the skillet and season with fajita seasoning. Cook until browned and cooked through (5-7 minutes).
- Add sliced onions and peppers to the skillet. Sauté until tender-crisp (3-4 minutes).
- Warm tortillas in another pan or wrap in foil and place in a low oven.
- Serve the fajitas hot from the skillet with optional toppings like sour cream and guacamole.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fajita (approx. 174g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, marinate chicken in lime juice and spices before cooking. - Swap chicken for shrimp or tofu for different protein options. - Customize spice levels by adding jalapeños or cayenne pepper.