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Easy Chicken Fajitas
5 from 3 votes

Easy Chicken Fajitas

Easy chicken fajitas have strips of chicken, onion, and bell peppers cooked in a flavorful homemade marinade. The fajitas make a quick weeknight dinner that can be ready in about 30 minutes.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
13 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
33 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 364 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 red bell pepper large
  • 1 green bell pepper large
  • 2-2 ½ pounds chicken breast boneless, skinless
  • 1/2 onion sliced into half moons, medium
  • 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
  • corn tortilla or flour tortillas
Marinade
  • 1 teaspoon ancho chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin ground
  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice fresh

Instructions

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  1. Cut each bell pepper into thin strips.
  2. Cut the onion in a half moons.
  3. Cut the chicken into strips.
  4. Add marinade ingredients to a medium bowl and mix well to combine.
  5. Add the chicken strips and let it sit for 10-15 minutes to marinate the chicken.
  6. Meanwhile, heat a large saucepan or large skillet.
  7. Once hot, add the oil.
  8. Cook the onion for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  9. Add the chicken with the marinade and cook for 5 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink.
  10. Stir in the bell peppers and mix until combined.
  11. Let them cook for another 5-10 minutes, or until the peppers are softened.
  12. Serve immediately over corn or flour tortillas.
  13. Garnish with avocado, guacamole, and cilantro.

Notes

  • Bell peppers: Use any color of bell pepper that you'd like.
  • Onion: White onion, yellow onion, or red onion will work.
  • Oil: Any neutral oil like olive oil or vegetable oil will work.
  • Ancho chili powder: If you can't find it, use chili powder
  • Garlic powder: Be sure to use garlic powder, not garlic salt.
  • Salt: Feel free to adjust the amount of salt according to your tastes.
  • Fresh lime juice: Be sure to use fresh lime juice, not bottled lime juice. Bottled lime juice can have an off flavor.
  • Nutrition values are estimates and do not include tortillas or toppings.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 364kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 49g (98%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g (24%) Monounsaturated Fat 8g (40%) Trans Fat 0.1g (5%) Cholesterol 145mg (48%) Sodium 563mg (23%) Potassium 898mg (19%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 469IU (9%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 21mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 364

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 364kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 49g 98%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 145mg 48%
Sodium 563mg 23%
Potassium 898mg 19%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 469IU 9%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 21mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.