Description
These stovetop chicken fajitas are a quick and flavorful meal that comes together in just 30 minutes. Featuring tender, seasoned chicken cooked with sautéed bell peppers and onions, served with warm flour tortillas and classic toppings, they are perfect for a family-friendly dinner that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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For the Fajitas:
- 1 ¾ teaspoons taco seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound boneless chicken breast
- ¼ cup vegetable oil, divided
- 1 large bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and sliced thin
- 1 medium yellow onion, halved and sliced thin
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
For Serving:
- 8 8-inch flour tortillas, warmed
- Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- Sour cream
- Salsa
- Diced avocado
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the seasoning and chicken: In a small bowl, whisk together the taco seasoning, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Trim and slice the chicken thinly crosswise, then pat dry with paper towels. Rub the spice mixture evenly onto all sides of the chicken pieces.
- Cook the chicken: Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering and small wisps of smoke appear. Add the seasoned chicken and stir frequently, cooking until browned and fully cooked through, about 5–7 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a serving platter and cover with foil to keep warm.
- Sauté the vegetables: Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil to the same skillet and heat again over medium-high heat until the oil smokes slightly. Add the sliced bell pepper and onion, stirring often, and cook until they begin to brown and soften, about 5–7 minutes. Turn off the heat and stir in the lime juice and chopped cilantro.
- Serve the fajitas: Transfer the cooked vegetables to the platter with the chicken. Serve buffet style with warmed flour tortillas, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream, salsa, diced avocado, and lime wedges, allowing everyone to assemble their own fajitas.
Notes
- Pre-chopping the chicken ensures quick cooking and even seasoning.
- Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor in the vegetables.
- Adjust the taco seasoning amount to your preferred spice level.
- For a healthier option, substitute flour tortillas with whole wheat or corn tortillas.
- Leftover fajita filling can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated on the stovetop.
