Easy Chicken Fajitas Recipe
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
212 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Easy Chicken Fajitas Recipe
Description
Easy Chicken Fajitas Recipe focuses on seasoned chicken breast strips cooked in a skillet alongside julienned red and green bell peppers and slices of yellow onion. The chicken is mixed with a blend of spices including salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, chili powder, and garlic powder, which gives a smoky and mildly spicy flavor. The quick sautéing method allows the chicken to remain moist with slightly caramelized edges, while the peppers and onions soften and develop a light golden color.
The finished fajitas get a fresh lift from a squeeze of lime juice added at the end, enhancing the seasoning and adding brightness. This dish pairs well with warm tortillas, allowing you to customize with toppings like sour cream, cheese, or guacamole if desired.
Ingredients
- 3 lb chicken breast boneless
- 1 lime
- 1 tbsp salt adjust to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 yellow onion large
Instructions
- Combine salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder and chili powder together in a bowl, set aside.
- Cut chicken into strips. Coat the chicken with the seasoning.
- Preheat your skillet with oil to medium high. Add the chicken and cook until it's fully cooked, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Julienne bell peppers and cut onions into half rings. Add 1 tbsp of oil and cook all the veggies until they are slightly golden.
- Add chicken back to the pan. Toss everything together. Drizzle lime juice over chicken and vegetables. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 212 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 212kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 1076mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 729mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 713IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 36mg | 40% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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