Description
This easy and flavorful Chicken Fajitas recipe features tender, perfectly seasoned chicken breasts with sautéed bell peppers and onions, served with warm tortillas and your favorite toppings. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a quick and delicious meal perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Protein and Vegetables
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 3 bell peppers, thinly sliced
Seasoning
- ½ tablespoon chili powder
- ½ tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Other Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ lime
- Tortillas
- Sour cream (for serving)
- Pico de gallo (for serving)
- Avocado (for serving)
Instructions
- Make fajita seasoning: In a small mixing bowl, combine chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, paprika, oregano, kosher salt, and ground black pepper. Stir well to blend the spices into a uniform seasoning mix.
- Season the chicken: Generously sprinkle the fajita seasoning on both sides of the chicken breasts. Use your fingers to press the seasoning into the chicken so it adheres well for maximum flavor.
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the skillet and sear them for about 7 to 8 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and golden brown on the outside.
- Slice the veggies: While the chicken cooks, thinly slice the bell peppers and onion to prepare for sautéing.
- Sauté the vegetables: Remove the cooked chicken to a plate and let it rest. In the same skillet, add the sliced bell peppers and onions over medium heat. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently until the vegetables are tender-crisp and slightly caramelized.
- Slice the chicken: When the vegetables are nearly done, slice the rested chicken breasts into strips. For thinner pieces, you can halve the strips once more.
- Combine and finish: Add the sliced chicken back into the skillet with the sautéed peppers and onions. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the mixture and stir everything together to combine and heat through.
- Serve: Serve the warm chicken and vegetable mixture immediately with tortillas and your choice of toppings such as sour cream, pico de gallo, and avocado slices or guacamole.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken thighs for a juicier option, adjusting cooking time accordingly.
- For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the seasoning mix.
- Use fresh lime juice rather than bottled for best flavor.
- Warm the tortillas before serving to make them more pliable.
- Leftover fajita mixture keeps well refrigerated for up to 3 days and can be reheated in a skillet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
