Here’s a quick and flavorful Chicken Fajitas recipe — tender, seasoned chicken with sautéed peppers and onions, perfect for tortillas or bowls.
🌯 Chicken Fajitas
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, sliced into thin strips
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2–3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, guacamole, salsa, lime wedges
Instructions
1️⃣ Marinate the chicken (optional but recommended)
- Toss chicken strips with 1 tbsp olive oil, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Let sit 10–15 minutes to absorb flavors.
2️⃣ Cook the vegetables
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sauté onions and bell peppers 5–7 minutes until tender-crisp. Remove and set aside.
3️⃣ Cook the chicken
- In the same skillet, add remaining olive oil if needed.
- Cook chicken strips 5–7 minutes until browned and cooked through (internal temp 165°F / 74°C).
4️⃣ Combine and serve
- Return peppers and onions to the skillet and toss with chicken.
- Serve immediately with warmed tortillas and desired toppings.
🔥 Tips & Variations
- Add sliced mushrooms or zucchini for extra veggies.
- For a smoky flavor, cook chicken and veggies on a grill or grill pan.
- Serve over rice or lettuce for fajita bowls.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the top for brightness.
I can also give you:
- Sheet pan chicken fajitas (all-in-one oven version)
- Slow cooker chicken fajitas
- Spicy or creamy chicken fajitas
Do you want the stovetop skillet version or a sheet pan oven version?
