Skillet Chicken Fajitas
These Skillet Chicken Fajitas are a quick, one-pan dinner with seasoned chicken, peppers and onions finished with fresh lime juice.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast (cut into strips)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 large green/yellow bell peppers, sliced into strips
- ½ medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 12 small flour tortillas
- 2 medium limes
- desired fixings (cilantro, sour cream, avocado, salsa)
Instructions
- In a large, shallow bowl, combine the spices. Add the chicken strips to the bowl and toss until coated.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken strips and cook on both sides until well-browned and cooked through.
- Add the bell peppers and onion to the skillet. Cook over medium heat until the vegetables are softened, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and stir to combine with the veggies. Squeeze the juice of one lime over the chicken and veggies. Cook for 1 additional minute.
- Serve with warmed tortillas and garnish with desired toppings.
Notes
- Nutritional info. does not include fixings.
- Cook over high heat for best flavor
- Don’t overcrowd the pan
- Add lime at the end for freshness
- Customize toppings to your taste
- Great for meal prep or leftovers
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 384kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 30gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 784mgPotassium: 676mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2014IUVitamin C: 79mgCalcium: 118mgIron: 4mg
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This recipe comes from RecipeBoy.com
