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Skillet Chicken Fajitas

Juicy chicken, quickly marinated with a homemade fajita seasoning blend, seared and lightly charred with peppers and onions, all in the same skillet.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 227 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

Fajita seasoning
  • Homemade Fajita Seasoning (click on the ingredient for the direct link to the recipe)
Fajitas
  • 1 1/2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 Tbsp fajita seasoning divided
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 3 1/2 Tbsp vegetable oil divided
  • 2 Tbsp minced fresh cilantro
  • 1 medium red bell pepper seeded and sliced into thin strips
  • 1 poblano pepper seeded and sliced into thin strips
  • 1 large yellow onion sliced into thin strips
  • Juice of half a lime to squeeze over the skillet to finish

Instructions

Prepare
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  1. If making homemade fajita seasoning (clickable link) add spices and stir to combine. If using store-bought, disregard this section.
Marinate chicken
  1. Add chicken breasts, 3 Tbsp of fajita seasoning, juice of 1 lime, 1 1/2 Tbsp of the vegetable oil, and minced cilantro to a large resealable plastic bag.  Seal and massage mixture into the chicken.  Alternately, add everything to a bowl and massage into the chicken, then cover tightly with plastic wrap. Marinate for at least 20 minutes, or up to a couple hours.
Cook chicken
  1. Heat a large cast iron skillet (or other heavy bottomed skillet) over MED HIGH heat with 2 Tbsp of vegetable oil.  When oil is hot, add chicken and cook 6-8 minutes per side, until deep golden brown on both sides and cooked through.  Transfer chicken to plate and let rest for about 5-10 minutes.
Cook vegetables
  1. While chicken is resting, add sliced bell pepper, sliced poblano, and sliced onion to the same skillet.  Sprinkle with remaining 1 Tbsp fajita seasoning, and drizzle with a little more vegetable oil. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 4-5 minutes, or until tender and charred at the edges.
Slice chicken
  1. While peppers and onions are cooking, slice chicken breast into thin strips.
Put it all together
  1. Slide peppers and onions over to one side of the skillet, then add the sliced chicken to the other side of the skillet. 
  2. Squeeze half a lime over the skillet and stir to combine everything.
Serve
  1. Serve with lime wedges and warmed tortillas. Top with your favorite toppings, like guacamole, sour cream, minced fresh cilantro, and more!

Notes

  • Recipe prep time doesn't include marinating time, since that exact time will vary from person to person.

Nutrition Information

Calories 227kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 37g (74%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 0.02g Cholesterol 109mg (36%) Sodium 403mg (17%) Potassium 800mg (23%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 1341IU (27%) Vitamin C 68mg (76%) Calcium 22mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 227

% Daily Value*

Calories 227kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 37g 74%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0.02g 1%
Cholesterol 109mg 36%
Sodium 403mg 17%
Potassium 800mg 17%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 1341IU 27%
Vitamin C 68mg 76%
Calcium 22mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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