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.
Made these for maybe the third time Tuesday night and they have only gotten tastier! I love this recipe. Just a few ingredients make such an eventful dinner dish. Fajitas have always been an exciting dish for me (because of how I’ve seen them served at restaurants) so now making them at home… It’s such an awesome feeling knowing I can!
Wow so so good! I did add just a dash of cayenne pepper. I like a little more spicy flavors. The first time I made it I had COVID. It was actually the first time I realized I couldn’t smell or taste anything. So I had to try again. And boy it’s so good. Thank you!
Very good and EASY!
I’m so happy you enjoyed the recipe, Pamela!
This spice combo was PERFECT! Our Mexican night just got elevated in a good way. I usually just do a beef burrito/taco night, but I wanted to try to do Fajita/s because they are my Husband’s favorite. I tried to make these in the oven, but they were too dry. I followed the recipe almost exactly, I only had two chicken breasts, quite thick, so I sliced them in half to make 4 pieces and cooked them for 3-4 minutes on each side. My husband was actually humming to himself as he was making his plate. Next time I think I’ll add mushrooms. I’m so happy I decided to give this one a try! Thanks!
DELICIOUS! For college students: i just used frozen already cooked meet and pre packaged fajita veggie and pico de gallo mix and I saved tons of time.
This was absolutely delicious. Will be making it again for sure. Shared it with other members of the family also.
Wow! This was amazing! I never knew fajitas could be so easy. Some homemade guacamole to go with it and the fam was happy
This is a fabulous recipe! Very, very tasty and full of flavor. Going into the weekly dinner rotation for sure. Thank you!
Wonderful! I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe.
This was a serious home run. I followed the directions exactly (I like to do that initially) and it came out perfect. I got high compliments from people who eat a lot of Mexican food. Love your site and production. You are a great teacher. Thanks. ; >
Lovely, a little less chilli 🌶 for me next time, but very tasty.
I absolutely love this recipe! Simple to make and delicious. My 5 year old said he wants it every night for dinner haha
Happy to hear the whole family enjoys this recipe Grace!
I substituted Cilantro for Oregano and also used Salsa Lizano at the end to season the whole thing, since I am in Costa Rica. Salsa Lizano is a tasty seasoned vegetable sauce that closely resembles commercial Fajita Sauce.
Mi Gusta!
Genuinely one of the best recipes I’ve found, I’ve cooked this twice now and it’s just so delicious. Only takes 30 minutes and packed full of flavour.
Glad to hear you’re loving this chicken fajitas recipe Laura!
Delicious and so easy! Think this will be a staple in our house!
Glad you enjoyed this chicken fajitas recipe Morgan!
Perfect! Christmas Dinner it is and family will love! Thanks!
What a great way to switch up Christmas dinner :)
I am from Texas, DFW area, fajitas are founded there. Best recipe I have ever made. Thank you.
Oh wonderful! Thanks so much for that positive review, Pat!
This will be meal for Thanksgiving.. thank you
For a simple recipe and quick prep, this was terrific. Only thing I would add is to slice the chicken breasts down to about 1/2” and cut the cook time in half. Came out very tender.
I’ve tried many fajita recipes and this was the easiest and best. Seasoning perfect-will be my go to recipe for fajitas from now on.
This was so delicious. Made it last night and doubled the spices and used chicken thighs.
Second day around tastes even better.
Thank you for this recipe!
This recipe is fantastic!!! Quick and easy! Whole family loved it!
This is the best chicken fajita recipe! It’s easy, fast, and delicious. The homemade seasoning is perfect.
This was delicious I added some sliced tomatoes and used a cooked hole chicken, added lime zest and cilantro!
good food.
These fajitas were SO delicious! I usually use the fajita seasoning packets from the store and have been wanting to start making more of my own seasoning mixes instead. Not only was this recipe yummy and nutritious, it is way healthier than those seasoning packets I used to buy! Thank you!!
You really can’t beat homemade fajita seasoning!
Delectable!
Made this exactly as written to a T, It was DELICIOUS and quick!! 5 stars! Thank you!
Thrilled to hear you enjoyed this chicken fajitas recipe Annelise!
I have made this recipe numerous times. We have it at least once every two weeks. It’s incredibly easy and I make Lisa’s Mexican rice to go along with it. Thanks, Lisa for this easy peasy recipe. Let us know if you come up with a corn bread recipe!
I made it today and it turned out to be a great dish, it is a keeper! Thanks!
Easy Fast and delicious. Saw the recipe today and made it for dinner tonight. It will be a staple in our monthly menu.
This chicken fajitas is the definition of an easy and so, so delicious recipe!
This was so easy and delicious! My family keeps asking me to make this. Thank you
Glad you found a winning family dish to make Maria!
Great recipe. As after getting free from golf when we get to our room so due to tiredness we can’t prepare anything huge and can’t eat anything huge. But yesterday I tried this recipe. Which took very little time in preparation. And it was also so much delicious and having less weight. Because after playing golf we don’t take huge diets.
Thanks for sharing this reciepe.
The seasoning is perfect! My husband and I loved it but I let the breasts half thaw so they’re still firm enough to slice in diagonal 1/4” strips. Fully thaw in fridge then put meat in a bowl and toss with hands covering and pressing seasoning into meat. Cooks quickly on each side in single layers and meat stays so juicy and tender!
Made this chicken fajita recipe it was very easy and my family loved it. Will use this recipe from now on. Thanks
Glad this was a family favorite Shell! :)
Made this chicken fajita recipe for the first time today and by far it is the best fajitas I have ever had! Definitely recommend to try this recipe!
This looks wonderful and I did a test run. My one question is what do you consider a serving? 1 fajita? 2? 3? I ask because I am going to be fixing this for a large group (15+) and want to make sure I adjust accordingly.
I would say each serving (wrapped with a tortilla), is about 2-3 fajitas. Depending on how much you fill the tortilla :)
I used chicken tights meat and topped only with pico de gallo, with parsley instead of cilanto, because I dont like it. Great result! Thank you for the recipe!
Glad this turned out great Asta!
You can’t get it better in a restaurant. Very good
Thrilled to hear you love this fajitas recipe so much Joe!
This is the best fajita recipe ever…seriously…I don’t post reviews, but this is a recipe not to be missed!
Your family will thank you. 😊
Glad you enjoyed these chicken fajitas so much Susan!
I would be hunting for less cooked breasts – cutting couple of minutes off the reverse side time would be sure attempt (they are not cold anymore). Can be on a little more raw side while slicing, as they are yet to return to the pan, even more than this – sliced to be done in an instant. Be it fish, steak, liver or chicken, you always get better result coming from the lesser side of cooking. Thanks for the introduction into Fajitas.
This is a delicious recipe. Very authentic tasting and easy to make!
Glad you’re loving this chicken fajita Rita!
The fajitas were delicious. Made some for a friend who has Covid and delivered to the door! Where did you buy that beautiful white dish you put the raw chicken breasts on? Love it.
How sweet of you Cathee! As for the plate, you can find them linked in my Shop page :)