Hello, fans of fajitas!
These are real, flavorful chicken fajitas that can be prepared in less than half an hour. These would be great for a lively meal on a weekday. Employing a single pan for the whole process is an additional method to simplify cleanup!
The best thing about chicken fajitas is how fresh and delicious they are. Tasty peppers, crunchy onions, and flavorful chicken come together to create a delectable culinary symphony. They always give me the best vibes at restaurants, and now you can have that same experience at home!
Are you in the mood for a big fajita feast? Serve them with refried beans and fluffy Mexican rice. For an added taste boost, don’t skip a crisp and tangy pico de gallo. My family loves these fajitas so much that I often suggest preparing a bit extra. They vanish really quickly!
The following are necessities:
The simplicity of chicken fajitas is their charm. A fast trip to the grocery store and a few essentials from your cabinets can provide you with a great dinner in under thirty minutes. I like how the chicken is sliced into bite-sized pieces, which helps everything cook fast and evenly.
- I normally cook the fajitas in olive oil, but you may use vegetable oil or any other kind of oil.
- It would be ideal to use three pounds of skinless, boneless chicken thighs or breasts. To make them easier to consume within the tortillas, chop them into bite-sized pieces.
- Seasoning for fajitas: Making your own is much simpler and tastes much better than purchasing premade. Basically, it’s just a mixture of spices that you most likely already have!
- Bell Peppers: A blend of red, yellow, and green bell peppers gives the meal a pleasant burst of taste and color.
- SAUCEED ONIONS: Onions are a staple of fajitas. They give the chicken an amazing depth of flavor and texture.
To Help:
- flour tortillas: The traditional dish for chicken fajitas is a flour tortilla. If you’re really daring, you may buy a pack from the shop or manufacture your own.
- Avocado: Your fajita will taste completely different if you add fresh avocado slices to it! I promise that once you give it a try, you won’t go back.
- Lime juice: After a fresh lime is squeezed, everything tastes livelier and brighter.
- Some people adore cilantro; others don’t. Add the cilantro last. Feel free to sprinkle some cilantro on top of your completed fajita if you prefer.
Bringing Everything Together:
The process of preparing these tasty chicken fajitas is easy. All you have to do is put together your delectable masterpiece and preheat your pan!
- Cook the Chicken: In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Stir in half of the fajita spice and the chicken. Once the chicken is no longer pink, move it to a dish and continue to cook.
- Add the onions and bell peppers and sauté the vegetables in the pan. When soft, add the remaining fajita spice and sauté.
- Mix and Savor!Return the cooked chicken to the pan and stir to warm. The exciting part is about to begin: arrange your fajitas on warmed tortillas and top with your preferred toppings!
Fajitas Chicken
These chicken fajitas are the real deal – bursting with flavor and ready in under 30 minutes. They’re perfect for a weeknight dinner that everyone will love. Plus, you only need one pan for the whole thing – easy cleanup!
- Total Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound sliced chicken breast
- Fajita seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
- 3 bell peppers (any color), sliced
- 1 small onion, sliced
- Flour tortillas
- Toppings (avocado, lime wedges, chopped cilantro – optional)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with half the fajita seasoning. Cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Add peppers and onions to the skillet. Sprinkle with remaining fajita seasoning and saute until tender.
- Return chicken to the pan and heat through.
- Serve in tortillas with your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 214kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 63mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 41mg