Chicken Fajitas
These homemade chicken fajitas are such a flavorful meal! This quick and easy recipe takes only 25 minutes from start to finish. This classic Mexican inspired recipe is great for the whole family. Everything comes together quickly and easily in one skillet!
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon olive oil divided
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 2 bell peppers thinly sliced
- 1 onion thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- tortillas to serve
- guacamole to serve
- salsa to serve
Instructions
- First, add 1 tablespoon olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat. While the oil heats, season the chicken.
- Use a meat mallet to pound out the chicken breast to ½ inch thickness. In a small mixing bowl, combine the cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, oregano, and chili powder. Rub this seasoning mix all over the chicken.
- Once the oil is hot, carefully place the seasoned chicken in the pan. Cook for 5 minutes. Carefully flip and cook for another 5 minutes, or until cooked through. Set the chicken aside.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, sliced peppers, and onions to the skillet. Cook over low medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
- Slice the chicken into long thin strips. Add the chicken back to the pan. Add in the lime juice. Stir together.
- Finally, serve these chicken fajitas with tortillas, guacamole, and salsa if desired.
Notes
- Do not skimp on the seasonings. It adds so much flavor!
- We love using our homemade whole wheat tortillas for this recipe. We also love eating the chicken and fajita veggies in a bowl.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked through. Chicken is considered safe to eat when it has reached 165 degrees Fahrenheit internally.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Facts
Chicken Fajitas
Amount Per Serving
Calories 193
Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 6g
Cholesterol 54mg18%
Sodium 398mg17%
Potassium 521mg15%
Carbohydrates 8g3%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 19g38%
Vitamin A 2222IU44%
Vitamin C 80mg97%
Calcium 27mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.