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Chicken Fajitas Recipe

Tex-Mex · Main course · 30 min total

Sizzling strips of seasoned chicken and bell peppers served with warm tortillas and your favorite toppings. This easy recipe brings the Tex-Mex classic to your home kitchen.

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 2 bell peppers (mixed colors), sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 8 small flour tortillas
• Optional toppings: sour cream, guacamole, salsa, shredded cheese, lime wedges

Instructions

1. Slice chicken breasts into thin strips. In a small bowl, mix chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss chicken strips with the spice mixture.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
3. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the same skillet. Add onion and bell peppers; cook until softened and slightly charred, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
4. Return chicken to the skillet and toss with vegetables until heated through.
5. Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave. Serve chicken and pepper mixture on tortillas with desired toppings.

Tips

• Use a cast-iron skillet for the best sear.
• Chicken can be substituted with beef or shrimp.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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