Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of homemade chicken fajitas, where juicy chicken combines with colorful bell peppers and onions, all wrapped in warm tortillas. This easy recipe brings together family and friends for a delightful meal perfect for any occasion, from casual weeknight dinners to festive gatherings. With customizable toppings and a burst of spices, every bite is an explosion of deliciousness that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 bell peppers (1 red, 1 yellow)
- 1 large onion
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fajita seasoning
- 8 flour or corn tortillas
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Slice chicken into strips about one inch thick. Thinly slice the bell peppers and onion.
- In a bowl, toss chicken strips with olive oil and fajita seasoning. Marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the marinated chicken until browned and cooked through (5-7 minutes).
- Add bell peppers and onion to the skillet; sauté until softened (3-4 minutes).
- Warm tortillas in another skillet or microwave.
- Assemble by piling chicken and vegetables onto each tortilla and topping with sour cream or Greek yogurt and cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fajita (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg