Description
These are the Best Chicken Fajitas EVER, packed with juicy, seasoned chicken, sautéed bell peppers, and onions—all wrapped in soft tortillas. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a family favorite weekend meal. A bold and flavorful chicken fajitas recipe you’ll make on repeat!
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Flour or corn tortillas, for serving
- Optional toppings: sour cream, shredded cheese, guacamole, salsa, chopped cilantro
Instructions
- In a large bowl, toss chicken strips with lime juice, olive oil, and all spices. Let marinate for 15–30 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté chicken until browned and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, cook bell peppers and onions for 5–6 minutes until tender and slightly charred.
- Return chicken to the skillet, stir everything together, and cook for 2 more minutes.
- Serve hot in tortillas with desired toppings.
Notes
- Want extra flavor? Grill the chicken instead of pan-frying.
- You can prep the veggies and marinate the chicken the night before.
- For a low-carb version, serve in lettuce wraps or over a salad.
Nutrition
- Calories: 414 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 428 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 86 mg
