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Close-up of Simple Chicken Fajita Skillet with seasoned chicken strips, red, yellow, and green peppers, and onions in a dark skillet.

Simple Chicken Fajita Skillet

This recipe provides a quick and easy way to make chicken fajitas using a single skillet. It is suitable for a weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fajitas
  • 1.5 lbs Boneless, skinless chicken breasts Cut into thin strips
  • 1 Large onion Sliced
  • 2 Bell peppers (any color) Sliced
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 packet Fajita seasoning mix Or use 2 tablespoons of homemade mix
  • 1/4 cup Water
For Serving
  • 8 Flour tortillas Warmed
  • 1/2 cup Shredded cheese Optional
  • 1/2 cup Salsa Optional

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the sliced chicken to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
  3. Add the sliced onions and bell peppers to the same skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender-crisp, about 5 minutes.
  4. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables.
  5. Sprinkle the fajita seasoning mix over the chicken and vegetables. Stir to coat everything evenly.
  6. Pour in the water and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
  7. Serve the chicken and vegetable mixture immediately with warm tortillas and your choice of toppings like cheese or salsa.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 45gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8g

Notes

You can substitute the chicken with flank steak or shrimp if you prefer. For extra flavor, squeeze fresh lime juice over the mixture just before serving.

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