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Easy Chicken Fajitas

Easy Chicken Fajitas

Sizzling chicken, sweet peppers, and onions tucked into warm tortillas. A quick weeknight fajita fix with big flavor.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1.25 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
  • 3 cup mixed bell peppers, thinly sliced red, yellow, or green
  • 1.5 cup yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1.5 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp kosher salt plus more to taste
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 12 oz flour tortillas warmed
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped optional, for serving
  • 0.5 cup sour cream optional, for serving
  • 0.5 cup salsa optional, for serving
  • 0.5 cup shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar optional, for serving

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Combine chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  • Toss chicken with 1 tbsp oil, half the spice blend, and 1 tbsp lime juice. Let stand 10 minutes.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Add 1 tbsp oil. Cook peppers and onion until tender and lightly charred, 5–7 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  • Add chicken to the hot skillet in an even layer. Sear without stirring 2 minutes, then cook, stirring, until just cooked through, 3–4 minutes.
  • Return peppers and onion to the pan. Sprinkle in remaining spice blend and the last 1 tbsp lime juice. Toss 1 minute to coat.
  • Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
  • Fill warm tortillas with chicken and veggies. Finish with cilantro, salsa, sour cream, and cheese.

Notes

Variation: Swap boneless chicken thighs for extra juiciness, or add a pinch of chipotle powder for smoky heat. For a hands-off option, roast everything on a sheet pan at 425°F for 18–20 minutes, stirring once.
Serving/Storage: Warm tortillas over a gas flame for char. Refrigerate leftover fajita mix up to 3 days; reheat in a hot skillet.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Chicken Fajitas flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.