Flavorful Chicken Fajitas: A One-Recipe Wonder

Discover the ultimate chicken fajita recipe that’s both easy to make and bursting with flavor. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, this dish will become your go-to for satisfying Tex-Mex cravings at home.

Flavorful Chicken Fajitas: A One-Recipe Wonder

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
  • 2 bell peppers (red, green, or yellow), thinly sliced
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning mix
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 small flour tortillas
  • Optional toppings: salsa, guacamole, sour cream, shredded cheese, chopped cilantro, lime wedges

Instructions:

  1. Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl, combine the sliced chicken breast with the fajita seasoning mix, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Toss until the chicken is evenly coated. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator to allow the flavors to meld.
  2. Sauté the Vegetables: Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced bell peppers and onions to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender-crisp and slightly charred around the edges, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer the cooked vegetables to a plate and set aside.
  3. Cook the Chicken: In the same skillet, add the marinated chicken strips in a single layer. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and lightly browned on the outside.
  4. Combine Chicken and Vegetables: Once the chicken is cooked, return the sautéed vegetables to the skillet. Toss everything together and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through and allow the flavors to meld.
  5. Warm the Tortillas: While the chicken and vegetables are cooking, heat the flour tortillas. You can do this by wrapping them in aluminum foil and placing them in a preheated oven at 350°F for 5-7 minutes, or by heating them individually in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side.
  6. Serve: Place a spoonful of the chicken and vegetable mixture onto each warmed tortilla. Garnish with your favorite toppings such as salsa, guacamole, sour cream, shredded cheese, chopped cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice.
  7. Enjoy: Roll up the tortillas, dig in, and savor the explosion of flavors in every bite of these delicious chicken fajitas!

Chicken fajitas are a crowd-pleaser for a reason—they’re quick to make, customizable to individual tastes, and packed with vibrant flavors. Whether you’re cooking for a weeknight dinner or entertaining friends and family, this simple recipe will elevate your Tex-Mex game to new heights. Give it a try and watch as everyone gathers around the table for a fiesta of flavors!

Flavorful Chicken Fajitas: A One-Recipe Wonder

Flavorful Chicken Fajitas: A One-Recipe Wonder

Discover the ultimate chicken fajita recipe that's both easy to make and bursting with flavor. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, this dish will become your go-to for satisfying Tex-Mex cravings at home.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
  • 2 bell peppers red, green, or yellow, thinly sliced
  • 1 large onion thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning mix
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 small flour tortillas
  • Optional toppings: salsa guacamole, sour cream, shredded cheese, chopped cilantro, lime wedges

Instructions
 

  • Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl, combine the sliced chicken breast with the fajita seasoning mix, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Toss until the chicken is evenly coated. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Sauté the Vegetables: Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced bell peppers and onions to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender-crisp and slightly charred around the edges, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer the cooked vegetables to a plate and set aside.
  • Cook the Chicken: In the same skillet, add the marinated chicken strips in a single layer. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and lightly browned on the outside.
  • Combine Chicken and Vegetables: Once the chicken is cooked, return the sautéed vegetables to the skillet. Toss everything together and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through and allow the flavors to meld.
  • Warm the Tortillas: While the chicken and vegetables are cooking, heat the flour tortillas. You can do this by wrapping them in aluminum foil and placing them in a preheated oven at 350°F for 5-7 minutes, or by heating them individually in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side.
  • Serve: Place a spoonful of the chicken and vegetable mixture onto each warmed tortilla. Garnish with your favorite toppings such as salsa, guacamole, sour cream, shredded cheese, chopped cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice.
  • Enjoy: Roll up the tortillas, dig in, and savor the explosion of flavors in every bite of these delicious chicken fajitas!

Notes

Chicken fajitas are a crowd-pleaser for a reason—they're quick to make, customizable to individual tastes, and packed with vibrant flavors. Whether you're cooking for a weeknight dinner or entertaining friends and family, this simple recipe will elevate your Tex-Mex game to new heights. Give it a try and watch as everyone gathers around the table for a fiesta of flavors!

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