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Chicken Fajitas Recipe

Chicken Fajitas Recipe

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If you’re looking for a quick and delicious meal that brings the flavors of a restaurant right to your kitchen, this Chicken Fajitas Recipe is the answer. In just 35 minutes, you can prepare sizzling fajitas featuring tender chicken and vibrant vegetables, all bursting with flavor. The best part? No complicated marinades are required! Customize your fajitas with your favorite toppings like guacamole or fresh Pico de Gallo, making it a perfect choice for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. This one-pan wonder minimizes cleanup while delivering a hearty and satisfying dish that everyone will love.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb chicken breasts (sliced into strips)
  • 2 bell peppers (any color, thinly sliced)
  • 1 large sweet onion (thinly sliced)
  • 8 oz mushrooms (thinly sliced)
  • 6 Tablespoons vegetable oil (divided)
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Seasoned salt
  • Cumin
  • Smoked paprika (optional)
  • Toppings: sour cream, shredded lettuce, Pico de Gallo, guacamole

Instructions

  1. Season chicken strips with seasoned salt, cumin, and smoked paprika in a bowl. Set aside.
  2. Combine sliced bell peppers, onion, and mushrooms in another bowl.
  3. Heat 1.5 Tablespoons of oil in a skillet over high heat until smoking. Sear one-third of the vegetable mix until crisp-tender, about 3-4 minutes; remove from skillet.
  4. Repeat with remaining vegetables.
  5. Add another 1.5 Tablespoons of oil to the skillet and cook the chicken strips until fully cooked, about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Return all vegetables to the skillet for heating through.
  7. Serve immediately with your choice of toppings.
  • Author: Sarah DuRoss
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg