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Platter of sizzling chicken fajitas with peppers and onions

Quick way to grow perfect Chicken Fajitas

This recipe provides a quick and easy method to prepare delicious chicken fajitas, perfect for a weeknight meal or a casual gathering. The chicken is seasoned and cooked with colorful bell peppers and onions, creating a flavorful and satisfying dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs chicken breasts boneless, skinless, cut into strips
  • 3 bell peppers assorted colors, sliced
  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fajita seasoning
  • 8 small tortillas
For Serving
  • salsa
  • sour cream
  • guacamole
  • lime wedges

Equipment

  • Large skillet or cast-iron pan
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips and the bell peppers and onion into similar-sized strips.
Cooking
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat.
  2. Add chicken strips to the hot skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside, then add the sliced bell peppers and onion to the same skillet.
  4. Sauté vegetables until they are tender-crisp, about 5-8 minutes.
  5. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables, sprinkle with fajita seasoning, and toss to combine.
  6. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until everything is heated through and well coated with seasoning.
Serving
  1. Warm the tortillas according to package directions.
  2. Serve the chicken and vegetable mixture in warm tortillas with your favorite toppings like salsa, sour cream, guacamole, and lime wedges.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in fajita seasoning and a splash of lime juice for at least 30 minutes before cooking. You can also customize your fajitas with different vegetables like zucchini or corn.