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    Easy Chicken Fajitas

    Updated: Nov 5, 2022 » This post may contain affiliate links » By: Megan » Leave a Comment

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    These easy chicken fajitas are ready in 30 minutes and cook in one sizzling skillet on the stovetop. They're made with a flavorful mix of classic seasonings, bell peppers and onion. This is a healthy and quick weeknight dinner favorite!

    Easy chicken fajitas in skillet.

    About This Recipe

    These chicken fajitas are full of flavor: they use a bold, homemade mix of seasonings, fresh lime juice, and 3 bell peppers. The result is a sizzling skillet of fajitas that's even tastier than at your favorite Mexican restaurant!

    These fajitas are ideal as a quick weeknight dinner or meal prep for your week. Plus they're a healthy meal and can be customized with all of your favorite toppings.

    You can serve these fajitas with a side of tortillas or rice; and top them with pico de gallo, sour cream, salsa, guacamole, lettuce, cheese, beans — whatever your heart desires!

    Chicken Fajita Ingredients

    The full recipe is at the bottom of this page, but here's a quick overview of what you'll need and how to make it:

    • 1 - 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
    • 3 bell peppers (red, green, yellow), sliced
    • 1 white onion, sliced
    • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
    • 2 teaspoons cumin
    • 2 teaspoons chili powder
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper
    • Juice of 2 limes, plus more for serving
    chicken fajita ingredients

    How to Make Chicken Fajitas

    Step 1: Make the marinade

    In a medium bowl, stir together 1 tablespoon oil, the juice of 1 lime, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

    Step 2: Toss the chicken in the marinade

    Add the sliced chicken to the bowl and toss to coat.

    Step 3: Cook the chicken

    In a large saucepan over medium high heat, add 1 tablespoon oil. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook for 3 - 4 minutes on each side, until cooked through.

    Cook in batches and add more oil if necessary. Set the chicken aside and drain any excess liquid from the pan.

    PRO TIP: Be sure not to overcrowd your pan with the chicken. I usually cook mine in 2 batches. If you overcrowd your chicken it won't brown properly.

    cooking chicken fajitas

    Step 4: Cook the peppers & onion

    Heat 1 tablespoon oil and then add the onion and pepper to the pan. Cook, stirring frequently, for 6 - 7 minutes, until tender.

    Step 5: Add chicken

    Stir the chicken back into the pan and cook for 1 - 2 minutes more, until heated through. Remove from heat and squeeze the juice of 1 lime over the pan.

    Step 6: Serve & Enjoy!

    Serve immediately, optionally with tortillas, lime wedges, and toppings (avocado, pico de gallo, cheese, sour cream, etc.).

    how to make chicken fajitas

    Ingredient Notes

    Seasonings: this recipe uses a quick homemade fajita seasoning mix. In a pinch, you could also use taco seasoning or a store-bought fajita seasoning packet.

    Bell peppers: I like to use a mix of red, green, and yellow bell peppers but you can use any color for this recipe.

    Spice: this recipe has a low spice level as it's written; to make your fajitas a little spicy sprinkle some cayenne pepper into your marinade.

    chicken fajitas

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Do you have to use a cast iron pan?

    It's not necessary to use a cast iron pan, but it can help give the chicken a nice sear and flavor. I like this beginner-friendly 10" Lodge Cast Iron Skillet.

    How do you cut chicken for fajitas?

    To cut the chicken for fajitas, slice it in thin strips that are about ½ inch thick. For this recipe, you'll slice your chicken before cooking it.

    How do I know if my chicken is cooked?

    Because you'll be cooking thinly sliced chicken, it will cook fairly quickly. Cook the chicken for 3 - 4 minutes on each side and then test a piece to see if it's done: there should be no pink in the middle and it should be cooked through to 165°F.

    Storage

    In the fridge: cool and store your leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 - 4 days.

    For meal prep: this is a popular recipe for meal prep because leftovers are tasty and last for several days. Cook your fajitas and meal prep them with a side of veggies (like beans or lettuce) or rice in serving-size containers.

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    Similar Recipes

    These skillet chicken fajitas use all of the same flavors as our similar recipes: Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas and Fajita Chicken Burrito Bowls. Check them out if you love this recipe!

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    Easy Chicken Fajitas


    • Author: Megan
    • Total Time: 25 minutes
    • Yield: 4 servings 1x
    • Diet: Gluten Free
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    These easy chicken fajitas are ready in 30 minutes and cook in one sizzling skillet on the stovetop. They're made with a flavorful mix of classic seasonings, bell peppers and onion. This is a healthy and quick weeknight dinner favorite!


    Ingredients

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    • 1 - 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 large breasts), sliced into thin strips
    • 3 bell peppers (red, green, yellow), sliced
    • 1 white onion, sliced
    • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
    • 2 teaspoons cumin
    • 2 teaspoons chili powder
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper
    • Juice of 2 limes, plus more for serving

    Instructions

    1. In a medium bowl, stir together 1 tablespoon oil, the juice of 1 lime, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
    2. Add the sliced chicken to the bowl and toss to coat.
    3. In a large saucepan over medium high heat, add 1 tablespoon oil. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook for 3 - 4 minutes on each side, until cooked through. Cook in batches and add more oil if necessary. Set the chicken aside and drain any excess liquid from the pan.
    4. Heat 1 tablespoon oil and then add the onion and pepper to the pan. Cook, stirring frequently, for 6 - 7 minutes, until tender.
    5. Stir the chicken back into the pan and cook for 1 - 2 minutes more, until heated through. Remove from heat and squeeze the juice of 1 lime over the pan.
    6. Serve immediately, optionally with tortillas, lime wedges, and toppings (avocado, pico de gallo, cheese, sour cream, etc.).
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 20 minutes
    • Category: Main Course
    • Method: Stovetop
    • Cuisine: Mexican

    Nutrition

    • Calories: 360
    • Sugar: 6.2g
    • Sodium: 698mg
    • Fat: 19.6g
    • Saturated Fat: 3.9g
    • Carbohydrates: 12.7g
    • Fiber: 2.5g
    • Protein: 34.5g
    • Cholesterol: 101mg

    Keywords: chicken, fajitas, bell peppers, Mexican, skillet

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