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Chicken fajitas with bell peppers and onions in skillet.
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Easy Chicken Fajitas

Prepare for a mind-boggling flavor frenzy with these Easy Chicken Fajitas sizzling on your stovetop! You'll be greeted with an avalanche of amazing flavor with each and every bite. Done in just 30 minutes, it's the perfect dinner for your busy weeknights!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6
Author: Heidi Miller

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Chicken Breast cut into thin slices
  • 1 Green Bell Pepper (thinly sliced)
  • 1/2 Yellow Onion (thinly sliced)
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper (thinly sliced)
  • 1 Yellow Bell Pepper (thinly sliced)
  • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 2 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon Sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper

Instructions

  • Gather your ingredients.
    Fajita ingredients including chili powder, onion powder, and bell peppers.
  • In medium bowl, combine Garlic Salt, Onion Powder, Chili Powder, Paprika, Sugar, Cumin, Red Pepper and Cayenne Pepper.
  • Toss sliced chicken pieces in seasoning mix and set aside.
  • Preheat your 12" cast iron skillet or stainless steel skillet over medium heat until warm. Or if using a non-stick pan, no preheating is necessary.
  • Add 1 tbsp Olive Oil to skillet, then add sliced Onion and Bell Peppers and saute for 8-10 minutes, or until fork tender.
    Bell peppers and onions sautéing in skillet.
  • 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.
    Cooked chicken fajitas in skillet with bell peppers and onions.
  • 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 Guacamole to top it all off!
    Chicken fajitas on a plate.

Notes

  • Storage Tips: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days
  • Reheating Tips: When ready to enjoy your easy chicken fajitas leftovers, just reheat in a skillet over Medium heat with a little olive oil, stirring often.
  • FAQ's: For answers to Frequently Asked Questions or tips for common substitutions and variations, please refer to the detailed information above this recipe card.
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