Description
Chicken Fajitas are a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the spirit of a Mexican fiesta right to your kitchen. Juicy chicken strips, colorful bell peppers, and onions come together in a sizzling skillet, seasoned perfectly to create an explosion of taste in every bite. Ideal for weeknight dinners or gatherings, these fajitas are easy to customize with your favorite toppings, making them a guaranteed hit for family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fajita seasoning
- 4 flour tortillas (8-inch)
- Juice of 1 lime
- ½ cup sour cream
Instructions
- Slice the chicken into thin strips and chop the bell peppers and onion.
- In a bowl, toss the chicken with olive oil and fajita seasoning until well coated.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat; add the seasoned chicken and cook for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
- Add the sliced peppers and onions; stir-fry for another 5 minutes or until the veggies are tender-crisp.
- Remove from heat and squeeze fresh lime juice over the mixture.
- Warm tortillas in another pan or microwave. Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture and top with sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fajita (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added flavor, marinate the chicken in lime juice and spices for at least 30 minutes before cooking. You can substitute chicken with shrimp or beef for variety. Customize toppings with guacamole, salsa, or cheese for extra zest.