Chicken Fajitas
Chicken fajitas are an easy and flavorful weeknight meal. A classic Mexican recipe, juicy chicken is seasoned, seared and cooked to perfection, then tossed with sauteed bell peppers and onions. A squeeze of fresh lime adds a punch of flavor and the chicken fajitas are served with warm tortillas and toppings. You can’t beat this healthy family favorite recipe.
Chicken Fajita Ingredients
Don’t you just love meals that only require a few basic ingredients? Well this chicken fajita recipe is just that. All you need is chicken, bell pepper, onion, lime juice and spices, plus tortillas and your favorite toppings. It’s incredibly easy.
It’s a one-pan recipe and in less than 30 minutes, you’ll have a tasty meal (I can’t get enough of those Mexican spices) that also makes for the best leftovers or meal prep.
Homemade Fajita Seasoning is Best
While you can buy pre-made seasoning packets, I’d caution against it. Nothing compares to the flavor of homemade fajita seasoning and it’s easy to whip up. Plus, you’ll avoid any unnecessary fillers and additives. Here’s a quick rundown of the spices you’ll need:
- Chili Powder
- Ground Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Paprika
- Oregano
- Salt
- Pepper
How To Make Chicken Fajitas
Once you’ve made your fajita seasoning, the chicken fajitas come together fast. Just follow these simple steps:
- Season the chicken. Generously sprinkle the fajita seasoning on both sides of the chicken and use your fingers to press it in.
- Cook the chicken. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and lightly coat it with a drizzle of olive oil or avocado oil. Sear the chicken breasts for about 7-8 minutes on each side. Then remove them from the pan and let them rest for a few minutes before slicing into strips.
- Saute the bell peppers and onion. While the chicken is cooking, cut the bell peppers and onions into thin slices. Then saute them in the same skillet over medium heat for a few minutes until caramelized. You’re essentially making fajita veggies.
- Mix together. Add the chicken back into the skillet, squeeze fresh lime juice on top and stir everything together.
- Wrap it up. Serve immediately with tortillas and extra toppings.
Chicken Fajita Recipe Video
With a little slicing and sautéing you can whip up this recipe in no time. Watch the video below to see how I make it!
Do You Need A Cast Iron Skillet?
When it comes to cooking the chicken, a cast iron skillet is ideal for searing. It gives a nice char to it and maximizes the flavors from the seasoning. Just make sure to season your cast iron properly to prevent sticking. But if you don’t own a cast iron pan, you can use a stainless steel pan as well.
Customize Your Chicken Fajitas
While chicken fajitas taste great on their own, toppings can make all the difference. From a dollop of sour cream to cheese or avocado slices, fajitas are a fun way to serve customizable options for your family or a large party! A few of my favorite toppings are pico de gallo and guacamole.
And if you’ve got some chicken fajitas leftover, don’t limit yourself to just wrapping them in tortillas. You can use butter lettuce to make lettuce wraps for a lighter option. Or, you can throw them in a bowl with some leafy greens, black beans, sweet corn and avocado for an easy fajita salad.
Can You Meal Prep Chicken Fajitas?
Absolutely! This is a great recipe to make ahead as the sautéed chicken and vegetables will keep for up to 5 days in the fridge. Just store them in a sealed container and then reheat before adding to a tortilla or salad.
More Fajita Recipes to Try
If you love fajitas as much as I do, I think you’ll love these tasty variations!
More Easy Mexican Recipes
- Huevos Rancheros
- Mexican Chicken Zucchini Noodles
- Carne Asada Tacos
- Taco Soup
- Mexican Rice
- Carne Asada
- Shrimp Tacos
And you can wash down all that deliciousness with a classic margarita or mango margarita. Enjoy!
Chicken Fajitas - Easy & Flavorful!
Ingredients
Chicken Fajitas
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 3 bell peppers , thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 lime
Fajita Seasoning
- 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
For Serving
- tortillas
- sour cream
- pico de gallo
- avocado
Instructions
- Add the fajitas seasoning ingredients to a small mixing bowl and stir together.
- Generously sprinkle the fajita seasoning on both sides of the chicken and use your fingers to press it into the chicken.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken breasts for about 7-8 minutes on each side.
- While your chicken is cooking, cut the bell peppers and onion into thin slices.
- Once the chicken has finished cooking, remove it to a plate and let it rest for a couple of minutes. Add the bell peppers and onion to the same skillet over medium heat and saute for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently.
- When the bell peppers are just about done sauteing, slice the chicken breasts into strips.
- Add the chicken back into the skillet, add a squeeze of fresh lime juice and stir everything together.
- Serve immediately with tortillas and extra toppings such as sour cream, pico de gallo and guacamole.
This is uncomman for me as I don’t do public posts outside of my social group!. I am from the UK and needed to slightly adapt the spice content, but the advised measurements were just fine for a hot spice lover like me :). I decided to cut the chicken into thin strips as I have a nice and really sharp knife, which reduced the cooking time.
I printed this to make again! I was in a hurry and didn’t read the directions. I sliced the chicken real thin and mixed it with the lime and seasonings while I got the veggies ready. Very flavorful without having to marinade a long time.
Happy to hear this recipe was a success Deb!
An Awesome recipe! Wife does not like hot & spicey, this was mallow to medium. I use shredded lettuce & grated cheese in our wraps.
Love the idea of adding this into wraps!
Made this rub tonight to put on the chicken for fajitas.. they were gobbled up.. winning! Thanks for the recipe
Glad this fajita recipe was a win!
I used boneless skinless thighs, with a bit extra salt and pepper….fantastic!
Glad these chicken fajitas turned out perfectly Natalia!
Thank you so much for this recipe! easy & delicious! will definitely be making it again :)
Of course! Can’t beat this recipe for a quick and easy dinner :)
This low calorie, high flavor recipe is exactly what I’m looking for, yum
Can this seasoning be used as a marinade? And can this dish be cooked as a sheet sheet pan meal and baked in the oven?
Yes and yes. :)
Thanks, great recipe, simple , honest and so delicious!
Glad you enjoyed this recipe Kathleen!
This is the best recipe for chicken fajitas out there. My son is a very picky eater and he said he has never had fajitas out to eat as good as these. Thanks for a great recipe! I cook fajitas al least once a week if not more after finding this recipe.
Amazing! Happy to hear your son enjoyed this chicken fajitas recipe :)
This is a great recipe! We loved it and will absolutely be making it over and over again! Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed this chicken fajita recipe!
The seasoning is perfection!!
Glad you love this one JoAnn!
This is great !!! The seasoning is outstanding! No need to buy pre made seasoning . Thanks
Happy to hear you enjoyed this recipe George!
My favorite!!!!!!
Always a classic!
I’ve never made something myself so delicious and I’m horrible at cooking. Definitely easy to follow step by step for best results!!!
Glad this post was helpful Victoria!
Awesome recipe I love it and will use it often
Glad you enjoyed this one Shar!
Hey, just want to say I made this recipe tonight and it was fantastic. I omitted the salt and brined the chicken instead, but otherwise followed it to the letter. Wonderful!
Amazing! Happy to hear this dinner was a success.