Easy 30 Minute Chicken Fajitas

Simply pan-fry some peppers and onions, then sauté some chicken, mix everything together and serve! I make chicken recipes fairly often for my family, so I’m always on the lookout for ways to make chicken a bit more interesting. One way to do that is to find inspiration in different cuisines and their amazing seasonings. The seasonings in these easy chicken fajitas definitely spice things up! This is one of my favorite weeknight dinners. It’s easy, very flavorful, and – just as important – it’s ready fast.

Ingredients

I almost always have chicken breasts in the fridge (or freezer) and onions in the pantry. Bell peppers keep well for several days, so I tend to always have those too. Since I always have the ingredients needed for this easy recipe and everyone raves about it whenever I make it, I end up making this dish almost weekly. The exact measurements of the ingredients needed for this recipe are included in the recipe card below. Here’s an overview of what you’ll need: Vegetables: Onions and bell peppers. I like to use three different colors for the peppers – it looks so pretty! But certainly, you can simply use what you have on hand. You can also use frozen pre-sliced peppers as I do in the video below. They will add a bit more liquid to the dish, but it’s not really an issue. Chicken breast: I use boneless skinless chicken breasts in this recipe, and I slice them fairly thinly. Spices: I use salt and pepper, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes. Do make sure the spices you use are fresh! A stale spice can easily ruin a dish. Avocado oil: This oil has a neutral flavor and a high smoke point, making it ideal for high-heat cooking.

Instructions

Making these chicken fajitas is so easy! The detailed instructions are included in the recipe card below. Here are the basic steps: Prepare the seasoning mix. Quickly mix the spices together. You can mix them in two separate bowls, as I do in the video. Season the veggies and the chicken pieces. Half of the seasoning mix goes to the veggies and the other half goes to the chicken. Pan-fry the seasoned ingredients in a hot skillet. First, you saute the vegetables, then the chicken, and finally, you mix them together. That’s it! From start to finish, this recipe is ready in about 30 minutes, including chopping the vegetables. So it truly is the perfect recipe for a weeknight dinner.

Expert tip

You can thicken the cooking liquids by stirring in a cornstarch slurry – 1 tablespoon of cornstarch mixed with 1 ½ tablespoon of cold water. This is purely optional. It’s only possibly needed if you’ve used frozen bell peppers, which release water into the dish.

Frequently asked questions

Variations

I love this recipe as is and almost always make it as written. But in case you’d like to vary the basic recipe, here are a few ideas for you:

If you’d like to marinate the chicken, mix half the spices with a tablespoon of olive oil and a tablepsoon of lime juice. Place the chicken strips in a resealbale bag, add the marinade, spreading it all over the chicken. Seal and marinate for 2 hours in the fridge.Play with your spices! In addition to those listed, tasty options include onion powder and dried thyme.

Serving suggestions

Traditionally, fajitas are served in flour tortillas. But they’re just as good simply piled on a plate. Sometimes I serve them in lettuce cups or on top of cauliflower rice. In fact, ever since I realized how good they are without the tortillas, chicken fajitas have become my go-to dish to order at Mexican restaurants. You can also top them with a number of tasty toppings, including guacamole, sour cream, salsa, and shredded cheese.

Storing leftovers

You can keep the leftovers in the fridge, in an airtight container, for 3-4 days. Reheat them gently, covered, in the microwave on 50% power. The chicken tends to slightly dry out when reheated, but the leftovers are still very good.

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