Description
This Chicken Fajita Skillet is a quick and flavorful dish perfect for weeknight dinners. Tender chicken breast is sautéed with vibrant bell peppers and onions, seasoned with chili powder and cumin, then served with warm tortillas for wrapping. Ready in just 25 minutes, it delivers a sizzling, colorful meal packed with Mexican-inspired spices.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 1 lb chicken breast, sliced
Vegetables
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
Seasoning and Oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
To Serve
- Tortillas for serving
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Warm the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering, preparing it to cook the chicken evenly.
- Cook the chicken: Add the sliced chicken breast to the skillet and sauté until it is browned on all sides and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
- Add the vegetables: Toss in the sliced red and green bell peppers along with the sliced onion, stirring them together with the chicken in the skillet.
- Season: Sprinkle the chili powder and cumin over the chicken and vegetables, mixing well to coat everything evenly with the spices.
- Cook until tender: Continue cooking the mixture, stirring occasionally, until the bell peppers and onions are tender but still slightly crisp, about 5 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning: Season the skillet contents with salt and pepper to taste, ensuring the flavors are balanced.
- Serve: Serve the sizzling chicken and vegetable mixture hot with warm tortillas, allowing for easy fajita-style wraps.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a squeeze of fresh lime juice before serving.
- You can substitute chicken breast with chicken thighs for juicier meat.
- Use whole wheat or corn tortillas for a healthier option.
- Add sliced jalapeños for a spicy kick if desired.
- Optional toppings include sour cream, guacamole, and shredded cheese.
