Fajita Chicken
Spice up your dinner table with this vibrant and flavorful Fajita Chicken recipe! Perfectly marinated strips of tender chicken breast are cooked alongside a medley of colorful bell peppers and onions, creating a mouthwatering filling for warm flour tortillas. The marinade, infused with lime juice, chili powder, cumin, and a hint of paprika, delivers bold, zesty flavors that capture the essence of classic fajitas. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy-to-follow recipe is a weeknight hero that combines quick prep with a sizzling, skillet-cooked finish. Garnish with fresh cilantro and customize with your favorite toppings like guacamole or salsa for a fiesta-worthy meal your family will love. Whether you're seeking a healthy dinner idea or a crowd-pleasing Tex-Mex treat, this Fajita Chicken delivers irresistible flavor in every bite. Keywords: Fajita Chicken, Tex-Mex chicken recipe, weeknight dinner, chicken fajitas, quick skillet meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 whole Red bell pepper
- 1 whole Green bell pepper
- 1 whole Yellow onion
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 2 teaspoons Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro
- 8 pieces Flour tortillas
Instructions
Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips, about 1/2 inch wide.
Cut the red and green bell peppers and the yellow onion into thin slices.
In a large bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Add the sliced chicken, bell peppers, and onion to the bowl. Toss until the ingredients are well coated with the marinade. Allow to marinate for at least 10 minutes.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and vegetables to the skillet.
Cook for about 8-10 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the vegetables are tender yet still a bit crisp. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.
Once cooked, remove skillet from the heat. Sprinkle chopped cilantro over the fajita mixture.
Warm flour tortillas in a separate pan over low heat or microwave them in a damp paper towel for about 15-20 seconds.
Serve the fajita chicken mixture hot with warm tortillas. You can also add toppings like sour cream, guacamole, and salsa if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2116 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 80.1 g | 103% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.4 g | 117% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 386 mg | 129% | |
| Sodium | 3553 mg | 154% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 186.1 g | 68% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.9 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.6 g | ||
| Protein | 170.5 g | 341% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 634 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 17.6 mg | 98% | |
| Potassium | 2147 mg | 46% | |
*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.
