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A vibrant skillet of sizzling chicken fajitas with colorful bell peppers and onions.

Proven way to grow 8 Chicken Fajitas

This recipe provides a proven method to prepare delicious chicken fajitas, perfect for a family meal or entertaining guests. It focuses on well-seasoned chicken and fresh vegetables, offering a vibrant and flavorful dish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 lbs chicken breasts boneless, skinless, sliced into strips
  • 3 bell peppers assorted colors, sliced
  • 1 onion large, sliced
  • 2 tbsp fajita seasoning
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 8 tortillas flour or corn
  • 1 lime for serving
Optional Toppings
  • sour cream
  • salsa
  • guacamole
  • cheddar cheese shredded

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Slice chicken breasts into even strips and cut bell peppers and onion into thin slices.
  2. In a bowl, toss the chicken strips with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the fajita seasoning until well coated.
Cooking
  1. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the seasoned chicken to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until browned and cooked through; remove from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Add the sliced bell peppers and onion to the same skillet, cooking for 5-8 minutes until they are tender-crisp.
  4. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables and toss to combine; heat thoroughly for 1-2 minutes.
  5. Warm the tortillas according to package directions, either in a microwave, oven, or dry skillet.
Serving
  1. Serve the chicken and vegetable mixture immediately with warm tortillas and your favorite toppings like lime wedges, sour cream, salsa, guacamole, and shredded cheese.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in fajita seasoning and a squeeze of lime juice for at least 30 minutes before cooking. Adjust the amount of fajita seasoning to your taste preference.