Skillet Chicken Fajitas Recipe
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
393 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Skillet Chicken Fajitas Recipe
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Add some flavor into your meals with these tastebud-tingling skillet chicken fajitas! Super easy to make from scratch, you will love this high protein and low carb dinner.
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Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast
- 2 bell pepper any color
- 2 red onions
- 2 garlic finely minced, cloves
- 3 tablespoons neutral cooking oil divided, generic cooking oil
- 2 teaspoons cilantro ground
- 2 teaspoons cumin ground
- 1-2 teaspoons cayenne pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 teaspoon salt
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- lime juice to taste
- tortillas for serving
Instructions
- In a plastic bag, mix 2 tbsp of oil, garlic, and all spices to make a marinade.
- Place chicken breasts into the bag, and fully coat chicken with the marinade. Let rest in the fridge until the other preparations are done.
- Cut onions and bell peppers into strips.
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan over medium-to-high heat.
- Add onions and bell peppers to the pan, and cook for 7-10 minutes, until they reach prefered softness and are a bit browned. Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
- Remove vegetables from pan and set aside, then add marinated chicken.
- Pan-fry chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove chicken from the pan and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Place vegetables back in the pan just to re-warm slightly.
- Cut chicken into strips, then add back to the pan with the vegetables and stir. Add salt, pepper, and lime juice to taste.
- Serve with warmed tortillas.
Notes
- Storage: Store skillet chicken fajitas in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days, or freeze for 3 months.
- Store skillet chicken fajitas in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days, or freeze for 3 months.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
393kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
49g
(98%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
145mg
(48%)
Sodium
850mg
(35%)
Potassium
1048mg
(22%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
488IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
56mg
(62%)
Calcium
46mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 393 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 393kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 49g | 98% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 850mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 1048mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 488IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 56mg | 62% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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