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Chicken Fajitas

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Chicken Fajitas are a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the festive spirit of Mexican cuisine to your table. Tender marinated chicken is sautéed with colorful bell peppers and onions, all wrapped in warm tortillas for a satisfying meal. This quick recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, allowing you to customize it with your favorite toppings for a delicious family feast.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 6

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
  • 3 bell peppers (1 red, 1 yellow, 1 green), sliced
  • 1 large yellow onion, sliced
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fajita seasoning
  • 6 large flour or corn tortillas
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup pico de gallo

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine olive oil and fajita seasoning; coat chicken breasts thoroughly and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Slice bell peppers and onion into strips.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat; add a drizzle of olive oil.
  4. Sear the marinated chicken for about 6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F).
  5. Remove chicken, let rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
  6. In the same skillet, sauté bell peppers and onions until tender-crisp (about 4 minutes).
  7. Return sliced chicken to the skillet; mix well with veggies.
  8. Serve with warm tortillas and desired toppings like sour cream and pico de gallo.
  • Author: James
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 fajita (approx. 200g)
  • Calories: 360
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg