Get a delicious Mexican dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes with this easy chicken fajitas recipe. Made from scratch with a homemade fajita seasoning, the chicken and bell peppers are loaded into tortillas with your favorite toppings for one tasty bite.
Season the chicken. Cut the chicken breasts in half horizontally and then in strips. Generously sprinkle the fajita seasoning on both sides of the chicken and use your fingers to press it in.
Cook the chicken. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken breasts for about 5 minutes on each side. Then remove them from the pan and let them rest for a few minutes covered with foil.
Saute the bell peppers and onion. Saute bell peppers and onion in the same skillet over medium heat for a few minutes until caramelized.
Mix together. Add the chicken back into the skillet, squeeze fresh lime juice on top and stir everything together.
Wrap it up. Serve immediately with tortillas and extra toppings.
NOTES
Cut the chicken into pieces of a similar thickness so that they cook through evenly.
Make sure that the chicken is cooked through before removing it from the skillet.
If you like you can add in other veggies like mushrooms or zucchini.
Adjust the seasoning to suit your spice tolerance. Use as much or as little cayenne as you like.
NUTRITION
Nutrition Facts
Chicken Fajitas
Amount Per Serving
Calories 307Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 7g
Cholesterol 109mg36%
Sodium 802mg33%
Potassium 923mg26%
Carbohydrates 11g4%
Fiber 3g12%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 38g76%
Vitamin A 3461IU69%
Vitamin C 121mg147%
Calcium 37mg4%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
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