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4.95 from 18 votes

Sizzling Skillet Chicken Fajitas

With juicy chicken, sliced onions and bell peppers, and our very own spice mix, these simple yet flavorful chicken fajitas will become a weeknight dinner favorite for all.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Chicken Fajitas
Servings: 12 fajitas
Author: Rachel Farnsworth

Ingredients

Fajita Seasoning Mix

  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Chicken Fajitas

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 3 large multi-color bell peppers sliced
  • 1 medium red onion sliced
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1/4 cup lime juice about 2 limes
  • 12 (6-inch) flour tortillas for serving

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, stir together 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 2 teaspoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes. Season both sides 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts with half of the seasoning mixture, reserving the other half for later.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add in 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Cook the chicken in the skillet for 5 to 7 minutes per side, until chicken is fully cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
  • Remove the chicken breasts from the pan and set aside on a plate or cutting board to rest.
  • Add remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet, let heat for a minute, and then add in your sliced bell peppers and onion. Saute until the vegetables are tender crisp, 5 to 7 minutes
  • During the last two minutes of cooking add in the remaining half of your seasoning mix and 2 cloves minced garlic. Cook an additional 1 to 2 minutes, then turn off the heat.
  • Slice the chicken breasts into long strips and return them to the skillet with the vegetables.
  • Drizzle with 1/4 cup lime juice and toss the vegetables and chicken together. Serve on a warm tortilla. Serve plain or top with sour cream, cilantro, guacamole, or salsa.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1fajita | Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 454mg | Potassium: 307mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1447IU | Vitamin C: 55mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 2mg
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