Fast Family Chicken Fajitas
Whip up a flavorful dinner in just 25 minutes with these Fast Family Chicken Fajitas—perfect for any busy weeknight! This one-pan recipe features tender strips of seasoned chicken, vibrant red and green bell peppers, and caramelized onions, all cooked to perfection with a bold homemade fajita spice blend. A squeeze of fresh lime juice ties it all together, adding a zesty finish to the skillet. Serve with warm, soft flour tortillas and your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, guacamole, or sour cream, making it easy to customize for the whole family. With minimal prep, quick cook time, and big flavor, these fajitas are a go-to meal for satisfying cravings without the hassle.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 Red bell pepper
- 1 Green bell pepper
- 1 Yellow onion
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Chili powder
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 1 Lime
- 8 Flour tortillas
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, guacamole, salsa, shredded lettuce
Instructions
Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips and set aside.
Cut the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and yellow onion into thin strips.
In a small bowl, mix together chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to create the fajita seasoning.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken strips to the skillet and sprinkle half of the fajita seasoning over them. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked and slightly golden. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Toss in the bell peppers and onion strips, along with the remaining fajita seasoning. Stir and cook for 5-6 minutes until the vegetables are tender and slightly charred.
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and squeeze the juice of one lime over the mixture. Stir to combine and heat through for 1-2 minutes.
Warm the flour tortillas either in the microwave, on a skillet, or directly over a gas flame for a few seconds on each side.
Serve the chicken and vegetable mixture in warm tortillas. Top with your choice of shredded cheese, sour cream, guacamole, salsa, or shredded lettuce as desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2078 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 75.1 g | 96% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.2 g | 136% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 416 mg | 139% | |
| Sodium | 3682 mg | 160% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 183.3 g | 67% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.7 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.6 g | ||
| Protein | 177.0 g | 354% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 829 mg | 64% | |
| Iron | 17.2 mg | 96% | |
| Potassium | 2080 mg | 44% | |
*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.
