Delicious and Easy Chicken Fajitas with Colorful Peppers

This recipe for Chicken Fajitas with Colorful Peppers is a perfect weeknight meal that is both delicious and easy to make. Tender chicken strips are marinated in a flavorful blend of spices, then cooked with a colorful mix of bell peppers and onions. Serve these flavorful fajitas with warm tortillas, sour cream, and guacamole for a satisfying and mouthwatering dinner. In just under 30 minutes, you can have a restaurant-quality meal right at home.

Ingredients

• 1 pound chicken breasts, thinly sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 8 small flour tortillas
• Optional toppings: sour cream, guacamole, shredded cheese, salsa

Directions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
2. Add the sliced chicken to the bowl and coat it evenly with the spice mixture. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Add the marinated chicken to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until cooked through and lightly browned. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
5. In the same skillet, add the sliced bell peppers and onion. Cook for 5-6 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and slightly charred.
6. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir to combine with the vegetables. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
7. Warm the flour tortillas in a separate skillet or microwave.
8. Serve the chicken fajita mixture in the warm tortillas with desired toppings such as sour cream, guacamole, shredded cheese, and salsa.

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