Magic Chicken Beef or Shrimp Fajitas
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with these vibrant and flavorful Magic Chicken, Beef, or Shrimp Fajitas! This versatile recipe allows you to choose your favorite protein—juicy chicken, tender beef, or succulent shrimp—paired with a colorful medley of bell peppers and caramelized onions. Seasoned with a smoky, zesty fajita spice blend and brightened with a splash of fresh lime juice, every bite bursts with bold Tex-Mex flavors. Ready in just 30 minutes, this quick and easy one-skillet dish is perfect for satisfying cravings without the stress. Serve with warm tortillas and your favorite toppings, like creamy guacamole or tangy salsa, to create a customizable fiesta that’s sure to impress! Ideal for weeknight dinners, family gatherings, or casual entertaining, these fajitas are a magical crowd-pleaser.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Chicken breast, beef steak, or large shrimp
- 3 medium Bell peppers (red, green, yellow, or orange)
- 1 large Yellow onion
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 3 cloves Minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 8 pieces Tortillas (flour or corn)
- 1 variety Optional toppings (sour cream, guacamole, salsa, shredded cheese, cilantro)
Instructions
1. Slice the bell peppers and onion into thin strips. Set aside.
2. If using chicken, slice it into thin strips. For beef, thinly slice against the grain. If using shrimp, ensure they are shelled and deveined.
3. In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and ground black pepper to make the fajita seasoning.
4. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chosen protein (chicken, beef, or shrimp) and cook until fully cooked through (5–7 minutes for chicken or beef, 2–3 minutes for shrimp). Remove from skillet and set aside.
5. In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Toss in the sliced onions and bell peppers. Stir-fry until they are slightly softened and charred edges appear, about 5–7 minutes.
6. Add the garlic and return the cooked protein to the skillet. Mix everything together and sprinkle the fajita seasoning over the top. Stir to coat all ingredients evenly.
7. Pour in the lime juice to deglaze the pan, stirring well and scraping up any browned bits at the bottom. Cook for an additional 1–2 minutes to let the flavors meld.
8. Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave, then spoon the fajita mixture into each tortilla.
9. Serve hot with optional toppings like sour cream, guacamole, salsa, shredded cheese, and cilantro.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2618 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 89.4 g | 115% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.3 g | 112% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 401 mg | 134% | |
| Sodium | 5396 mg | 235% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 248.9 g | 91% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.6 g | 106% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.3 g | ||
| Protein | 179.8 g | 360% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 504 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 20.9 mg | 116% | |
| Potassium | 2739 mg | 58% | |
*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.
