Easy Chicken Fajitas Recipe

Servings: 4 Total Time: 35 mins Difficulty: Beginner
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There’s just something about this sizzling chicken fajitas recipe that makes dinner feel a little more exciting. Maybe it’s the colorful mix of peppers and onions, or maybe it’s the way everyone gets to build their own plate just the way they like it. Either way, this chicken fajitas recipe is a total weeknight win quick, flavorful, and so satisfying.

Why You’ll Love This Chicken Fajitas Recipe

  • Fast and fresh – Dinner on the table in 30 minutes or less.
  • Customizable – Load them up with sour cream, guacamole, cheese, or keep them light with extra veggies.
  • Family-friendly – Everyone builds their fajita just the way they like, which makes it a crowd-pleaser.
  • Better than takeout – Juicy, well-seasoned chicken with tender peppers and onions beats restaurant fajitas any night.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
  • 3 bell peppers (mix of red, yellow, green), sliced
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Warm tortillas (flour or corn, for serving)
  • Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, guacamole, salsa, fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken
    In a large bowl, toss the sliced chicken with olive oil, chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  2. Cook the chicken
    Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 5–6 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. Sauté the veggies
    In the same skillet, add a splash of oil if needed, then toss in the sliced peppers and onions. Cook for 5–7 minutes until tender but still slightly crisp.
  4. Combine
    Return the chicken to the skillet, squeeze in the lime juice, and toss everything together until well mixed and heated through.
  5. Serve
    Warm the tortillas, then pile in the chicken and veggies. Add your favorite toppings and enjoy!

Tips for the Best Chicken Fajitas

  • Slice evenly – Keep your chicken and veggies cut into similar sizes so they cook evenly.
  • High heat = more flavor – Cooking on medium-high gives you that fajita-style char and caramelization.
  • Prep ahead – Slice the veggies and chicken the night before to make dinner even faster.
  • Sheet pan option – Want an even easier version? Bake everything on a sheet pan at 425°F for 20–25 minutes.

These chicken fajitas are quick, colorful, and bursting with flavor. Whether it’s taco night or just a regular weeknight, this recipe is one you’ll come back to again and again.

Easy Chicken Fajitas Recipe

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 15 mins Cook Time 20 mins Total Time 35 mins
Servings: 4

Description

There’s just something about this sizzling chicken fajitas recipe that makes dinner feel a little more exciting. Maybe it’s the colorful mix of peppers and onions, or maybe it’s the way everyone gets to build their own plate just the way they like it. Either way, this chicken fajitas recipe is a total weeknight win quick, flavorful, and so satisfying.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, toss the sliced chicken with olive oil, chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 5–6 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add a splash of oil if needed, then toss in the sliced peppers and onions. Cook for 5–7 minutes until tender but still slightly crisp.
  4. Return the chicken to the skillet, squeeze in the lime juice, and toss everything together until well mixed and heated through.
  5. Warm the tortillas, then pile in the chicken and veggies. Add your favorite toppings and enjoy!
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