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Chicken Fajitas – Easy & Flavorful

Course: Main Dishes
1st Gen Author: Janene Jensen

Ingredients

Chicken Fajitas

  • 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 onion thinly sliced
  • 3 Bell peppers (any color or combo) thinly sliced
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • ½ lime

Fajita Seasoning

  • ½ Tbsp chili powder
  • ½ Tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp oregano
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper

For Serving

  • tortilas
  • sour cream
  • pico de gallo or salsa
  • avocado

Instructions

  • Add the fajitas seasoning ingredients to a small mixing bowl and stir together.
  • Generously sprinkle the fajita seasoning on both sides of the chicken and use your fingers to press it into the chicken
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken breasts for about 7-8 minutes on each side
  • While your chicken is cooking, cut the bell peppers and onion into thin slices
  • Once the chicken has finished cooking, remove it to a plate and let it rest for a couple of minutes. Add the bell peppers and onion to the same skillet over medium heat and saute for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • When the bell peppers are just abouty done sauteing, slice the chicken breasts into strips
  • Add the chicken back into the skillet, add a squeeze of fresh lime juice and stir everything together.
  • Serve immediately with tortillas and extra toppins such as sour cream, pico de gallo and guacamole