Description
Savor the vibrant flavors of Skillet Chicken Fajitas with Peppers & Onions, a quick and colorful dish that transforms ordinary ingredients into an irresistible feast. Juicy chicken strips are sautéed with sweet bell peppers and onions, seasoned to perfection, and served warm with tortillas. Ideal for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, this recipe guarantees a delightful dining experience that will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 bell peppers (1 red, 1 green)
- 1 large yellow onion
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- Juice of 1 lime
- 8 flour or corn tortillas
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Slice the chicken breasts into strips and chop the bell peppers and onion into thin slices.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add chicken strips in a single layer, season with salt, cumin, chili powder, and paprika. Cook for 6-8 minutes until golden brown.
- Toss in sliced onions and peppers once the chicken is nearly cooked; sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic during the last minute of cooking. Squeeze lime juice over the mixture just before serving.
- Serve warm with tortillas on the side for everyone to build their own fajitas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fajita (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg