Chicken Fajitas
Experience the vibrant flavors of chicken fajitas, a dish that sizzles with juicy chicken, colorful bell peppers, and aromatic spices. This easy-to-follow recipe is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a casual weeknight dinner or a festive gathering. With customizable ingredients and a quick cooking process, you can create a meal that delights both family and friends. Serve your fajitas in warm tortillas and enjoy the laughter and memories that come with sharing this delicious dish!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 1 cup mixed bell peppers (red, yellow, green), sliced
- 1 medium sweet onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Tortillas (flour or corn)
Instructions
- Slice the chicken into thin strips; chop bell peppers and onion into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, combine chicken strips with olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Sauté onions and bell peppers until softened (5-7 minutes).
- Push veggies aside and add marinated chicken to the skillet. Cook for 8-10 minutes until fully cooked through.
- Toss everything together in the skillet for an additional couple of minutes to combine flavors.
- Serve immediately in warm tortillas with desired toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fajita
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg