Description
Juicy Chicken Fajitas are a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the festive spirit of a fiesta to your table. With tender marinated chicken, colorful bell peppers, and zesty lime, each bite is an explosion of taste. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy family dinner, these fajitas are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
- Juice of 2 limes (about ¼ cup)
- 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 flour tortillas (6-inch)
- ½ cup sour cream for serving
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by slicing the bell peppers and onions into thin strips and cutting the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken with lime juice and fajita seasoning. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Add sliced onions and bell peppers to the skillet. Stir frequently for another 5 minutes until vegetables soften but remain slightly crunchy.
- Warm tortillas in a separate pan for about 1 minute on each side until pliable.
- Serve chicken and vegetable mixture on warm tortillas with a drizzle of sour cream.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 fajitas (227g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 70mg