Description
A simple and flavorful recipe for chicken fajitas with peppers and onions, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fajita seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips.
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken and cook until no longer pink, about 5-6 minutes. Remove from skillet.
- Add remaining oil to the skillet and sauté peppers and onions until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle with fajita seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
- Return chicken to the skillet and mix with vegetables. Cook for 2 more minutes.
- Warm tortillas according to package instructions.
- Serve the chicken and vegetable mixture in tortillas. Garnish with lime wedges and cilantro.
Notes
- Use pre-sliced peppers and onions to save time.
- Substitute chicken with shrimp or beef if preferred.
- Serve with sour cream, guacamole, or salsa for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 fajitas
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: chicken fajitas, easy fajitas, pepper and onion fajitas