Sizzling Chicken Fajitas
Transform any weeknight into a flavorful fiesta with these sizzling chicken fajitas! Tender, marinated chicken strips sautéed with colorful bell peppers and onions, all wrapped in warm tortillas and topped with your favorite fixings. This quick and easy recipe not only pleases the palate but also brings everyone together for a fun dining experience. Perfect for game nights or casual gatherings, it’s a dish that guarantees smiles all around!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning
- 6 flour tortillas (or corn tortillas)
- Optional toppings: guacamole, salsa, shredded cheese
Instructions
- Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips and set aside.
- In a bowl, combine olive oil and fajita seasoning. Toss chicken strips to coat evenly and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and sauté until translucent (about 3 minutes), then add the sliced bell peppers and cook until tender (about 4 minutes).
- Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and add the marinated chicken to the other side. Cook until golden brown on both sides (about 5-7 minutes).
- Mix the cooked chicken with vegetables in the skillet for an additional minute.
- Warm tortillas on a separate burner or in the microwave just before serving.
- Serve hot with your choice of toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fajita (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg