Chicken Fajitas
Experience the vibrant flavors of Chicken Fajitas, a quick and easy dish perfect for any weeknight dinner or festive gathering. With tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, and zesty spices all wrapped in warm tortillas, this recipe promises an unforgettable culinary adventure that will delight your family and friends. Get ready to savor each bite as you create a fiesta right in your kitchen!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 lime (juiced)
- 1 large sweet onion (sliced)
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 yellow bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 green bell pepper (sliced)
- 8 flour or corn tortillas
Instructions
- Slice chicken into thin strips against the grain. Chop bell peppers and onion.
- In a bowl, combine sliced chicken with olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, and lime juice. Toss to coat.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sauté the seasoned chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add onions and bell peppers to the skillet; sauté for another 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender but crisp.
- Warm tortillas in foil in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes.
- Serve fajitas with warm tortillas and desired toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fajita
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg