Chicken Fajita Skillet
A quick and delicious meal featuring tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a zesty lime finish, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 servings
Calories 320 kcal
Chicken Fajita Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil For cooking the chicken and vegetables.
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts Sliced into thin strips.
- 1 medium onion Sliced.
- 1 medium red bell pepper Sliced.
- 1 medium green bell pepper Sliced.
- 3 cloves garlic Minced.
- 1 teaspoon chili powder For flavor.
- 1 teaspoon cumin For flavor.
- 1 teaspoon paprika For flavor.
- salt and pepper To taste.
- 1 lime juiced For a zesty finish.
- fresh cilantro Chopped for garnish.
- tortillas For serving.
Slice the chicken breasts, onion, and bell peppers into thin strips and mince the garlic.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced chicken, season with salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, and paprika. Cook for 5-7 minutes until cooked through.
Add sliced onion and bell peppers to the skillet. Cook for an additional 5-6 minutes until vegetables are tender.
Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute. Remove from heat and squeeze lime juice over the mixture.
Serve the chicken and vegetable mixture in warm tortillas, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Calories: 320kcalProtein: 30gSodium: 600mg
Keyword family dinner, quick meal