Chicken Fajitas
Chicken Fajitas with little strips of chicken, charred onions, and bell peppers, wrapped in a warm flour tortilla. This is how to make an authentic chicken fajita recipe using homemade fajita seasoning. Fajitas are so easy to make for a simple one-pan meal in under 20 minutes!
Equipment
- 1 12-inch cast-iron skillet or pan
- 1 cutting board, (to cut meat and vegetables into strips)
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs chicken breast , (cut into 1/2-inch strips)
- 2 Tbsp oil , (divided)
- 1 medium onion , (cut into strips)
- 1/2 green bell pepper, (cut into strips)
- 1/2 red bell pepper, (cut into strips)
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tsp lime juice
- 10 flour tortillas, (6-inch), warmed
- 4 Tbsp Fajita Seasoning, (or one 1.12 oz packet)
Instructions
Directions:
- Heat a cast-iron skillet over high heat. Add 1 Tbsp of oil and saute the vegetables for 2-3 minutes until charred. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet add 1 Tbsp of oil, chicken strips, and Fajita Seasoning. Partially cook chicken for about 3 minutes.
- Stir in the water and lime juice and continue to cook until the chicken is done.
- Spoon into tortillas and serve with all your favorite fajita toppings.
Notes
- Our Fajita Seasoning Recipe makes 4 Tbsp of seasoning which is just enough for this portion of chicken fajitas.
Nutrition Facts
Chicken Fajitas
Serving Size
1 fajita
Amount per Serving
Calories
227
% Daily Value*
Fat
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
0.02
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
3
g
Cholesterol
58
mg
19
%
Sodium
327
mg
14
%
Potassium
413
mg
12
%
Carbohydrates
17
g
6
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
22
g
44
%
Vitamin A
236
IU
5
%
Vitamin C
14
mg
17
%
Calcium
52
mg
5
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
