Description
If you’re looking for a quick and delicious meal that satisfies your cravings, this Chicken Fajitas recipe is the perfect choice! With tender chicken strips sautéed with vibrant bell peppers, onions, and spices, this dish delivers bold flavors without the need for marinating. In just 35 minutes, you can whip up a customizable dinner that is sure to impress your family or guests. Serve it with warm tortillas, fresh toppings like guacamole and pico de gallo, or over rice for a satisfying low-carb option. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, these Chicken Fajitas are both nutritious and family-friendly!
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breasts (sliced into strips)
- 2 bell peppers (any color)
- 1 large sweet onion
- 8 oz mushrooms
- 6 tbsp vegetable oil
- Seasoned salt, cumin, smoked paprika
- Lemon (for flavor)
- toppings: sour cream, shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole
Instructions
- Season the chicken strips with seasoned salt, cumin, and smoked paprika.
- In a mixing bowl, toss sliced bell peppers, onion, and mushrooms together.
- Heat 1.5 tbsp oil in a heavy skillet over high heat and sear half of the vegetables until brown. Remove and repeat with remaining vegetables.
- Add another 1.5 tbsp oil in the same skillet and cook the chicken until done. Return all vegetables to the skillet and combine.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fajita (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, consider adding different veggies such as zucchini or corn. To make this recipe gluten-free, use corn tortillas when serving.