Description
This easy chicken fajita recipe features juicy chicken and colorful veggies, making it a quick and delicious option for busy weeknight meals that will delight everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3 breasts)
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lime
- 6 flour or corn tortillas
Instructions
- Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken and coat evenly.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat; sauté sliced peppers and onion until tender (about 5-7 minutes).
- Push the veggies aside in the skillet and add the seasoned chicken; cook until golden brown (approximately 7-10 minutes).
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the cooked mixture.
- Warm tortillas in another skillet or microwave until soft.
- Serve the chicken and veggie mixture in warm tortillas.
Notes
- For added spice, consider incorporating jalapeños or cayenne pepper.
- You can substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu for variety.
- Serve with avocado or salsa for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fajita (approx. 170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg