Chicken Fajitas
User Reviews
4.9
21 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
3 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
23 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
235 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Chicken Fajitas
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Perfect restaurant-style Chicken Fajitas with colorful peppers, onions, and spices are a favorite choice for a quick weeknight meal.
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoon olive oil divided
- 1 lime juiced
- ½ tablespoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/8 teaspoon cumin
- 1 onion sliced thin, large
- 3 bell pepper sliced into strips
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast sliced
- flour tortillas
Topping Options:
- cheese shredded
- crema mexicana or sour cream
- Pico de Gallo or salsa of choice
- guacamole
Instructions
- In a large bowl or ziplock bag, combine 1 tablespoons oil, lime juice, and seasonings; add the chicken. Turn to coat; cover. Refrigerate for 1 to 4 hours.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large cast-iron or heavy skillet, on medium-high heat. Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Add chicken; cook for 5-8 minutes on each side. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet add remaining olive oil, onion, and bell pepper; cook and stir until tender.
- Add cooked chicken to pan and combine.
- Fill warm tortillas with chicken, peppers, and onion. Top with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Serve with warm flour tortillas and a variety of toppings and let your guests make their own dream tacos.
- You could use shrimp or steak instead of chicken.
- Nutrition facts do not include toppings.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
235kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
1012mg
(42%)
Potassium
602mg
(13%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1934IU
(39%)
Vitamin C
84mg
(93%)
Calcium
18mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 235 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 235kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 1012mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 602mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1934IU | 39% |
| Vitamin C | 84mg | 93% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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