This easy Skillet Chicken Fajitas recipe is packed with fresh flavor and is sure to satisfy those hungry tummies!
It’s time to up your Taco Tuesday game!
Making this Skillet Chicken Fajitas Recipe at home is such an easy way to add serious flavor to dinner, while keeping the grocery budget intact. And when you have 2 teenage boys and a hungry hubby like I do, finding a way to keep your grocery bill frugal is a big deal!
If you’re wondering what spices are in Fajita Seasoning or how long to cook Chicken Fajitas in cast iron, this easy skillet grilled chicken recipe is what you’ve been looking for! Healthy, fresh, and SO delicious!
This recipe is the perfect way to enjoy healthy gourmet flavors and still be a frugal girl! Go grab your Cast Iron Skillet and these easy ingredients.
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Skillet Chicken Fajitas Recipe
- 1 pound thinly sliced Chicken Breast
- 1 thinly sliced Green Bell Pepper
- ½ thinly sliced Yellow Onion
- 1 thinly sliced Red Bell Pepper
- 1 thinly sliced Yellow Bell Pepper
- 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Salt
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 2 teaspoon Chili Powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1½ teaspoon Sugar
- ¼ teaspoon Cumin
- ¼ teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
- In medium bowl, combine Garlic Salt, Onion Powder, Chili Powder, Paprika, Sugar, Cumin, Red Pepper and Cayenne Pepper.
- Toss sliced chicken breast pieces in seasoning mix and set aside.
- Preheat your 12" cast iron skillet over medium heat until warm.
- Add 1 tbsp Canola Oil to skillet, then add sliced Onion and Bell Peppers and saute for 8-10 minutes, or until fork tender.
- Remove Peppers and Onion from skillet and set aside.
- Add final tbsp of Olive Oil to skillet, then add in sliced chicken coated in seasoning mix.
- Saute chicken until no longer pink (about 5-6 minutes), then add Bell Peppers and Onion back into skillet.
- Combine thoroughly and allow to simmer for 1-2 more minutes to allow veggies to warm and mingle with fajita seasoning.
- Serve on warmed Tortillas, topped with shredded Mexican Cheese blend, Sour Cream and some of this World's Easiest Guacamole to top it all off!
What You’ll Need for This Recipe:
Mixing Bowls
12″ Cast Iron Skillet
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