Sizzling Skillet Chicken Fajitas: A Quick and Easy Recipe
Skillet Chicken Fajitas are a vibrant and flavorful dish featuring seasoned chicken strips, bell peppers, and onions, all served in warm tortillas. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
- 1 colorful bell pepper sliced into thin strips
- 1 medium onion thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Flour or corn tortillas for serving
- Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
- Lime wedges for an extra zing
Instructions
- Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add the chicken strips, seasoning with chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat evenly.
- Cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and no longer pink.
- Add the sliced bell pepper and onion, cooking for an additional 4-5 minutes until tender.
- Remove from heat and squeeze fresh lime juice over the chicken and vegetables.
- Serve the mixture in warm tortillas, garnished with fresh cilantro leaves.
- Offer lime wedges on the side for guests to squeeze over their fajitas.
Notes
Serve with lime wedges and cilantro for added freshness.