Easy Chicken Fajitas (Printable Version)

Tender chicken with colorful peppers and onions in warm tortillas. A quick Tex-Mex favorite ready in 30 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 1.1 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
03 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
04 - 1 green bell pepper, sliced
05 - 1 large onion, sliced

→ Marinade & Seasoning

06 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
07 - 2 teaspoons chili powder
08 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
09 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
11 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
12 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
13 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
14 - Juice of 1 lime

→ To Serve

15 - 8 small flour tortillas or corn tortillas
16 - Fresh cilantro, chopped, optional
17 - Sour cream, optional
18 - Salsa, optional
19 - Shredded cheese, optional

# How To Make:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and fresh lime juice. Add sliced chicken breast and toss thoroughly to coat. Allow to marinate for at least 10 minutes.
02 - Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fully cooked through. Transfer cooked chicken to a clean plate and set aside.
03 - In the same pan, add a splash of oil if needed. Sauté the sliced bell peppers and onion for 4 to 5 minutes until just tender with slight charring on the edges.
04 - Return the cooked chicken to the pan with the vegetables. Toss together for 1 to 2 minutes to combine and ensure everything is heated through.
05 - Heat tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat or warm in the microwave until soft and pliable.
06 - Divide the chicken and vegetable mixture among warm tortillas. Top with fresh cilantro, sour cream, salsa, and shredded cheese as desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one pan, which means less cleanup and more time to actually enjoy dinner.
  • The marinade does all the heavy lifting, so even if you're distracted or multitasking, the flavor still comes through.
  • It's flexible enough to use whatever peppers or proteins you have on hand without losing that smoky, tangy punch.
02 -
  • Don't skip the marinade time, even ten minutes makes a difference because the lime juice tenderizes the chicken and the spices need a moment to bloom.
  • Resist the urge to stir the vegetables constantly, letting them sit undisturbed for a minute or two is how you get those charred, smoky edges.
03 -
  • Use a cast iron skillet if you have one, it holds heat better and gives you those restaurant-style char marks.
  • If your chicken releases a lot of liquid, crank the heat up for the last minute to evaporate it and let the edges caramelize.
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