Easy Chicken Fajitas (Print)

Tender chicken with peppers and onions in warm tortillas. Quick 30-minute Tex-Mex meal perfect for busy weeknights.

# What You Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 1.1 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
03 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
04 - 1 green bell pepper, sliced
05 - 1 large onion, sliced

→ Marinade & Seasoning

06 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
07 - 2 teaspoons chili powder
08 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
09 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
11 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
12 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
13 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
14 - Juice of 1 lime

→ To Serve

15 - 8 small flour tortillas or corn tortillas for gluten-free option
16 - Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
17 - Sour cream (optional)
18 - Salsa (optional)
19 - Shredded cheese (optional)

# Steps:

01 - In a large bowl, combine olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and lime juice. Add sliced chicken and toss thoroughly to coat. Marinate for at least 10 minutes.
02 - Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fully cooked through. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
03 - Add a splash of oil to the same pan if needed. Sauté bell peppers and onion for 4 to 5 minutes until tender and slightly charred.
04 - Return cooked chicken to the pan with vegetables and toss together for 1 to 2 minutes to combine and heat through.
05 - Warm tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat or microwave for 30 seconds until pliable.
06 - Distribute chicken and vegetable mixture into warm tortillas. Top with fresh cilantro, sour cream, salsa, or shredded cheese as desired and serve immediately.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one pan, so cleanup is a breeze even on the messiest weeknights.
  • The smoky, lime-kissed marinade makes plain chicken taste like it came from your favorite taco spot.
  • You can double the batch and meal prep lunches for days without anyone complaining.
  • It's infinitely customizable so picky eaters and adventurous eaters both leave happy.
02 -
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking chicken or it will steam instead of sear; work in batches if your skillet isn't huge.
  • Slice the chicken against the grain or it will be chewy no matter how perfectly you cook it.
  • Let the vegetables char a little; those dark edges are where the flavor lives.
  • Warm tortillas are essential, cold ones will crack and fall apart as soon as you try to fold them.
03 -
  • Use a cast iron skillet if you have one; it holds heat better and gives you those restaurant-style char marks.
  • Marinate the chicken longer (up to 2 hours) if you have time, but 10 minutes truly does the job in a pinch.
  • Don't toss the chicken and vegetables together too early or the chicken will overcook while waiting for the peppers to soften.
  • If you're feeding a crowd, keep the cooked fajita mixture warm in a low oven while people serve themselves.
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