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Easy Chicken Fajitas

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Quick and delicious Easy Chicken Fajitas, packed with flavor and colorful veggies, ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, sliced into thin strips
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Tortillas, for serving Use flour or corn tortillas
  • Optional: Sour cream, shredded cheese, fresh chopped cilantro, salsa or guacamole

Method
 

Cooking
  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
  2. Add sliced chicken and season with chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until chicken is no longer pink.
  3. Add sliced bell peppers and onion to the skillet, and sauté until vegetables are tender.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in lime juice.
  5. Serve with warm tortillas and your choice of toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g

Notes

Slice chicken and vegetables evenly for uniform cooking. For extra flavor, marinate chicken in lime juice and spices before cooking. Feel free to swap out the bell peppers for other vegetables like zucchini or mushrooms. You can add heat by including jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce.
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