Chicken Fajita Tacos
Elevate taco night with these zesty and vibrant Chicken Fajita Tacos, a perfect blend of smoky, tangy, and savory flavors! Tender strips of marinated chicken breasts are infused with lime juice, garlic, and a medley of bold spices like cumin and chili powder before being sautéed to golden perfection. Paired with a colorful trio of charred bell peppers and onions, this dish brings restaurant-quality fajitas right to your kitchen. Nestled in warm flour tortillas and topped with creamy avocado, shredded cheddar, fresh cilantro, and a dollop of sour cream, these tacos offer an irresistible balance of textures and flavors. Ready in just 40 minutes, this recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a festive gathering.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds Chicken breasts
- 0.25 cup Lime juice
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 large Green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 large Red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium Yellow onion, sliced
- 8 pieces Flour tortillas
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.25 cup Cilantro, chopped
- 1 large Avocado, sliced
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine lime juice, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, minced garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips and add them to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
While the chicken is marinating, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the sliced bell peppers and onion to the skillet, sautéing until they are tender and slightly charred, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the marinated chicken strips and cook until they are browned and cooked through, approximately 6-8 minutes.
Return the cooked bell peppers and onions to the skillet with the chicken, tossing to combine and heat everything through.
Warm the flour tortillas according to package instructions.
Assemble the fajita tacos by filling each tortilla with a portion of the chicken and vegetable mixture.
Top with desired amounts of sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped cilantro, and sliced avocado.
Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious chicken fajita tacos!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3466 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 177.1 g | 227% | |
| Saturated Fat | 69.1 g | 345% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 738 mg | 246% | |
| Sodium | 4495 mg | 195% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 213.4 g | 78% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.6 g | 120% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.1 g | ||
| Protein | 275.7 g | 551% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1649 mg | 127% | |
| Iron | 19.8 mg | 110% | |
| Potassium | 2013 mg | 43% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
