This easy chicken and bell pepper fajitas recipe is perfect for a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner. Tender strips of chicken are marinated in a tasty blend of spices and sautéed with colorful bell peppers and onions. Serve them in warm tortillas with your favorite toppings for a satisfying and delicious meal. With a preparation time of just 20 minutes, you can have this wholesome Mexican dish on the table in no time. Whether you're cooking for your family or hosting a casual gathering, these fajitas are sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
- 2 bell peppers (any color), thinly sliced
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 small flour tortillas
- Toppings of your choice: sour cream, guacamole, salsa, shredded cheese, etc.
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine the fajita seasoning, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the chicken strips to the bowl and toss to coat them evenly with the seasoning mixture. Let it marinate for 10 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the sliced onions and minced garlic to the pan and sauté until the onions become translucent.
- Add the marinated chicken strips to the pan and cook until they are browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Push the chicken strips to one side of the pan and add the sliced bell peppers to the other side of the pan. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the peppers are tender-crisp.
- Warm the flour tortillas in a separate skillet or microwave according to package instructions.
- To serve, spoon the chicken and bell pepper mixture onto the tortillas. Top with your choice of toppings, such as sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and shredded cheese.
- Roll up the tortillas, tucking in the sides as you go, to form the fajitas.
- Serve the fajitas immediately and enjoy!