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Platter of sizzling chicken fajitas with peppers and onions

Quick way to grow perfect Chicken Fajitas

This recipe provides a quick and delicious way to prepare perfect chicken fajitas, ideal for a weeknight meal. Enjoy tender chicken and flavorful vegetables wrapped in warm tortillas.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 large chicken breasts
  • 2 bell peppers any color
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 tbsp fajita seasoning
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 8 tortillas flour or corn
  • salsa for serving
  • sour cream for serving

Equipment

  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Large bowl
  • Large skillet or cast-iron pan
  • Tongs or spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Slice the chicken breasts, bell peppers, and onion into thin strips.
  2. In a bowl, toss the sliced chicken with fajita seasoning and olive oil, ensuring it's well coated.
Cooking
  1. Heat a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the seasoned chicken to the hot pan and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through; remove from the pan.
  3. In the same pan, add the sliced bell peppers and onion; cook for 5-8 minutes until tender-crisp.
  4. Return the cooked chicken to the pan with the vegetables and mix everything together.
Serving
  1. Warm the tortillas according to package instructions.
  2. Serve the chicken and vegetable mixture in warm tortillas with salsa and sour cream.

Notes

For an extra kick, add a pinch of chili flakes to the fajita seasoning. You can also marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes for deeper flavor.