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Colorful chicken fajitas on a rustic wooden platter, topped with vibrant red and green bell peppers, onions, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, with warm tortillas in the background.

Quick Easy Chicken Fajitas for Weeknight Dinner

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A flavorful and easy one-pan chicken fajitas perfect for quick weeknight dinners or meal prep, packed with seasoned chicken, sautéed peppers, and onions served with warm tortillas.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb chicken breasts, sliced into strips
  • 3 bell peppers (red, green, yellow), sliced
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 small tortillas

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add chicken strips, season with chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until chicken is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  4. Add remaining olive oil, bell peppers, and onions to the skillet. Sauté until tender and slightly caramelized, about 5 minutes.
  5. Return chicken to the skillet and toss to combine. Warm tortillas separately.
  6. Serve fajilla mixture in tortillas with desired toppings.

Notes

  • Adjust spice level with more chili powder or hot sauce if preferred.
  • Serve with lime wedges and fresh cilantro for added flavor.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 fajita filled tortilla
  • Calories: 350 kcal Kcal
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 40 g
  • Fiber: 6 g
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Cholesterol: 70 mg