Sizzling Skillet Chicken Fajitas
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
12 fajitas
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Calories
175 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Sizzling Skillet Chicken Fajitas
Description
The Sizzling Skillet Chicken Fajitas recipe starts by seasoning boneless skinless chicken breasts with a custom blend of cumin, chili powder, onion powder, salt, and crushed red pepper flakes, ensuring a well-spiced base. The chicken is pan-cooked until fully done and rested, preserving its juiciness. Bell peppers and red onion are then sautéed in olive oil to a tender-crisp texture, maintaining their vibrant color and slight crunch. Adding garlic and the remaining seasoning near the end develops aroma and flavor depth, while fresh lime juice brightens the dish. Warm flour tortillas serve as the vessel to enjoy the prepared filling, balancing spices and freshness in every bite.
Ingredients
Fajita Seasoning Mix
- 2 teaspoons cumin ground
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
Chicken Fajitas
- 4 chicken breast boneless skinless
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 3 large bell peppers sliced, multi-color
- 1 medium red onion sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup lime juice about 2 limes
- 12 (6-inch) flour tortillas for serving
Instructions
- In a small bowl, stir together 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 2 teaspoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes. Season both sides 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts with half of the seasoning mixture, reserving the other half for later.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add in 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Cook the chicken in the skillet for 5 to 7 minutes per side, until chicken is fully cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
- Remove the chicken breasts from the pan and set aside on a plate or cutting board to rest.
- Add remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet, let heat for a minute, and then add in your sliced bell peppers and onion. Saute until the vegetables are tender crisp, 5 to 7 minutes
- During the last two minutes of cooking add in the remaining half of your seasoning mix and 2 cloves minced garlic. Cook an additional 1 to 2 minutes, then turn off the heat.
- Slice the chicken breasts into long strips and return them to the skillet with the vegetables.
- Drizzle with 1/4 cup lime juice and toss the vegetables and chicken together. Serve on a warm tortilla. Serve plain or top with sour cream, cilantro, guacamole, or salsa.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12fajitas
Amount Per Serving
Calories 175 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1fajita | |
| Calories | 175kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 454mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 307mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1447IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 55mg | 61% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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