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    Home » Latin Cooking » Chicken Fajitas

    Chicken Fajitas

    Last Updated: Aug 5, 2021

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    Chicken Fajitas in a skillet with flour tortillas, avocado, cilantro and lime wedges on the side.

    Quick and easy chicken fajitas made with tender juicy chicken breast tossed in a flavorful taco seasoning cooked with fresh crisp colorful peppers and red onions. Serve with flour tortillas and avocado for the perfect weeknight dinner! 

    Chicken Fajitas in a skillet with flour tortillas, avocado, cilantro and lime wedges on the side.

    Chicken Fajitas

    This is one of the easiest meals I’ve ever prepared in my life and those easy meals tend to always be my favorites. Being able to put together a dish in less than 30 minutes and have it turn out great is the number one requirement to put them at the top of my list and this dish is ready in just 25 minutes from start to finish. 

    This chicken fajitas recipe just jumped to number one on my long list of fantastic recipes to make for weeknight dinner and I’m sure you are going to love it too. 

    For this recipe, I use a combination of green, red and yellow bell peppers and red onions. You can also use yellow or Spanish onions. 

    Red, green and yellow bell peppers cut into strips and sliced red onions on a wood board.

    How to Make Chicken Fajitas

    Making this dish is so incredibly simple. Here’s what you need to do: 

    1. Cut the chicken into small strips and seasoning using this simple taco seasoning mix. 
    2. Cut the veggies into strips as well. 
    3. In a pan, heat up olive oil and cook the chicken. Then, add the veggies. 
    4. Served with flour tortillas and your favorite toppings like avocado, sour cream, and/or queso fresco. 
    Chicken breast in a clear bowl mixed with taco seasoning.
    Chicken Fajitas in a skillet with flour tortillas, avocado, cilantro and lime wedges on the side.

    That is all! I used my taco seasoning mix to season the chicken and that is the only seasoning you’d need to add fantastic flavor to this dish. 

    When cooking, try not to overcrowd the chicken in the pan to make sure that you get a nice seared. Use a pan large enough for all the chicken to fit nicely or cook in two batches. 

    Close up of chicken fajitas in skillet.

    I usually soak the onions in a little bit of freshly squeezed lime juice or apple cider vinegar and sprinkle with a little salt before adding to the pan. This step gives the onions a bit of a pickled taste and adds some acidity to the dish. You can skip this step if you wish. 

    You can serve this dish with a side of grilled corn, Spanish rice and/or a simple salad. 

    Chicken fajitas piled high onto flour tortillas served with avocado and lime wedges.

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    • Slow Cooker Carnitas
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    Chicken Fajitas

    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time15 mins
    Total Time25 mins
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 674kcal
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Author: Vanessa
    5 from 8 votes
    Chicken Fajitas in a skillet with flour tortillas, avocado, cilantro and lime wedges on the side.
    Quick and easy chicken fajitas made with tender juicy chicken breast tossed in a flavorful taco seasoning cooked with fresh crisp colorful peppers and red onions. Serve with flour tortillas and avocado for the perfect weeknight dinner!

    INGREDIENTS

    • 2 lbs chicken breast, skinless and boneless
    • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix (link to the recipe in the notes)
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • ½ green bell pepper, cut into strips
    • ½ red bell pepper, cut into strips
    • ½ yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
    • 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
    • 1 teaspoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
    • A pinch of salt

    To Serve:

    • 8 – 10 small tortillas
    • 1 large avocado, halved and sliced
    • Sour cream
    • Queso fresco
    • Fresh lime wedges

    INSTRUCTIONS

    • Cut chicken into small strips. In a large shallow bowl combine chicken and taco seasoning. Let it sit for about 5 minutes while you cut the veggies.
    • In a large skillet or pan, heat olive oil. Cook chicken for about 10 minutes or until cooked through and golden on all sides. Flip them a few times while cooking so they get a nice even char. Transfer chicken to a warm plate.
    • Add the peppers and onions to the pan (drizzle with a little extra oil only if needed), and cook until the onion is soft and the peppers are slightly charred and cooked. Add the chicken back to the pan and stir to combine.
    • Serve with warm tortillas, avocado, sour cream, queso fresco and lime wedges.

    NOTES

    Use this recipe for the taco seasoning mix. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 674kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 58g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 162mg | Sodium: 910mg | Potassium: 1340mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1003IU | Vitamin C: 69mg | Calcium: 184mg | Iron: 3mg

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    1. Monica chic

      September 09, 2019 at 4:46 pm

      5 stars
      Hola, siempre ame la comida mexicana, me parece súper rica y sabrosa, aunque cuando lo hago en casa nunca consigo ese sabor tan exquisito adoré tu receta

      Reply
    2. Mavi trapos

      September 09, 2019 at 12:31 pm

      5 stars
      He de confesarte que las chicheen fajitas es uno de mis platos favoritos! me encanta para cenar los fines de semana, además de deliciosas son muy saludables!

      Reply
    3. Enriqueta E Lemoine

      September 09, 2019 at 11:30 am

      5 stars
      I'm not a chicken person but these chicken fajitas look simply amazing! Thank you for always sharing your delicious recipes Vane.

      Reply
    4. Blanca

      September 09, 2019 at 10:56 am

      5 stars
      This recipe is perfect for me, I love chicken because it is easy to cook and so versatile. Chicken fajitas for my family it is!

      Reply
    5. Leticia Esteves

      September 09, 2019 at 10:47 am

      5 stars
      Los chicken fajitas resultan ser una opción maravillosa para taco Tuesday o cualquier día de la semana! Me encantan.

      Reply
    6. Kate

      August 16, 2019 at 11:56 am

      5 stars
      This is such a good and simple dinner. My kids LOVE fajitas!

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