Quick and Easy Chicken Fajitas are simple to make with just five ingredients! These fajitas are filled with great flavors from peppers, onions, chicken strips, and spices.
Easy Chicken Fajitas
With Southwest-inspired flavor, strips of chicken, bell peppers, and onion are wrapped up in warm tortillas to make these Easy Chicken Fajitas.
Finish each one off with a squeeze of lime and a scoop of sour cream or guacamole. This is a dinner that never fails to make everyone smile.
I’m a big fan of easy dinner recipes that can be made with just a few ingredients. Meals like Sweet and Spicy Chicken Stir Fry, BBQ Meatloaf, Cheesy Sausage Pasta, Crockpot Sweet and Sour Meatballs, Mexican Pulled Pork, and French Bread Pizza are all things that can be pulled together with very little effort.
Chicken Pot Pie Casserole with Biscuits takes a bit longer but is downright mouthwatering with its piping hot filling of tender chicken and vegetables, topped with flaky, golden-brown biscuits.
Easy Fajita Ingredients
- chicken thighs or breasts, cut into strips
- taco seasoning
- onion, sliced into strips
- bell peppers, sliced into strips
- optional: lime juice, sour cream, or guacamole
Fajitas vs Tacos (aka What is a fajita?)
Originally, “fajita” was used to describe the cut of beef (a skirt or “fajita” steak) used in traditional fajita recipes. Today, that is no longer the common definition and the word fajita is used in the U.S. to reference all kinds of fillings, like chicken, pork, or seafood.
The meat in fajitas is usually combined with strips of sautéed or grilled peppers and onions. The meat and vegetable mixture is typically served alongside a stack of warm tortillas.
When ready to eat the fajitas, you’ll fill each tortilla with the warm meat and vegetables along with the optional toppings of your choice.
When making tacos, the vegetables are chopped and served raw as a topping for the tacos. Tacos can be prepared all at once or individually assembled by each person.
Easy Fajita Recipe
- Combine the chicken, 1 tablespoon of oil, and 2 tablespoons of taco seasoning in a mixing bowl. Toss well to thoroughly coat.
- In a large non-stick skillet, heat the remaining oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook, while stirring constantly, for about 3-4 minutes. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate next to the stove.
- Add the onion and bell pepper to the hot skillet. Cook until slightly crisp and still tender, tossing gently with tongs periodically. Sprinkle with remaining taco seasoning.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir to combine. Serve immediately with tortillas. Squeeze lime over the chicken mixture and top with sour cream and/or guacamole as desired.
Chicken Fajitas
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons light flavored olive oil, divided
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts sliced into very thin strips
- 3 tablespoons taco seasoning, divided
- 1 small yellow onion sliced into thin strips
- 2 large bell peppers, red and green sliced into thin strips
For Serving
- fresh lime juice
- sour cream
- guacamole
Instructions
- Combine the chicken, 1 tablespoon of oil, and 2 tablespoons of taco seasoning in a mixing bowl. Toss well to thoroughly coat.
- In a large non-stick skillet, heat the remaining oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook, while stirring constantly, for about 3-4 minutes. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate next to the stove.
- Add the onion and bell pepper to the hot skillet. Cook until slightly crisp and still tender, tossing gently with tongs periodically. Sprinkle with remaining taco seasoning.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir to combine. Serve immediately with tortillas. Squeeze lime over the chicken mixture and top with sour cream and / or guacamole as desired.
Nutrition
Tammy says
The whole family wants me to make again
Virginia says
It was really good, I will definitely be fixing this again. It was delicious and so easy to make.
Jennifer says
Nice! This is a great Recipe
Holly says
Easy and very tasty! Will definitely make these again!
Katrina says
Quick and easy…. Next time, I will add something to spice it up… jalapeños or something.
Mary says
That would be a great addition, Katrina.
Mary Barkand says
Is it necessary to warm shells
Mary says
Mary, It is entirely up to you, a personal preference is all.
Christine Fox says
Love this recipe. So quick and easy. My go to when we need a quick meal. Thank you.
Mary says
Thank you, Christine. I am happy to know it works so well for you too!
Marie says
Very easy to make and it was DEFINITELY DELICIOUS! Will make again!
Mary says
Love hearing that, Marie.
Jennifer says
I made this today and my husband said at least 5x, ” This is so good!”. I didn’t use taco seasoning, I used fajita seasoning and followed the recipe as is. It came out so good! and it didn’t take long either. Will definitely be making again! Thank you!
Viola says
it was delicious plus I put a little of my own twist on it with lime juice well it was cooking.
Mary says
Lime juice with fajitas is definitely a must, Viola. Thank you for sharing.
Michele says
Used red onion as that was all I had. Delicious! Will definitely be making this again
Mary says
I’m so glad you liked the fajitas, Michele. Happy cooking!
Michele says
Used red onion as that was all I had. Delicious!! Will definitely make this again
Kyle says
I didn’t use the taco seasoning (I did a homemade one), but I still followed this recipe the rest of the way, and my chicken fajitas turned out great! That little bit of lime juice on top definitely brightens up the whole dish! Will use this recipe again!
Mary says
Glad to hear you’re loving the fajitas, Kyle. Happy cooking!
Nancy G says
Easy and delicious!
Mary says
Glad you’re loving the fajitas, Nancy.
Mary says
Wonderful recipe. Made my own fajita seasoning and added tomatoes. We had it as a salad and loved it! Also used leftover rotisserie chicken. Very yummy. Thanks!
Mary says
I’m so glad you loved the fajitas, Mary. That sounds delicious. I hope you enjoy the recipe.
Marissa says
I always use this recipe when I make chicken fajitas for dinner, we love it!
Do the estimated nutrition facts included tortilla or toppings or just the chicken/pepper mixture?
Mary says
Hi, Marissa. The estimated nutrition facts just include the fajita mixture. I’m glad you’ve been loving the recipe!
Tammy says
This was a great meal,so easy and healthy. Used my left over turkey from Thanksgiving. Thanks for the recipe
Mary says
You are welcome, Tammy! I’m glad you loved the fajitas.
Jennifer Weaver says
This recipe was SO easy! And super delicious. This will be going into our meal rotation, for sure.
Mary says
I’m happy to hear that the fajitas were such an easy dinner option, Jennifer.
Reese says
This is a very good and easy recipe! Dinner on the table in a few minutes.
Mary says
Glad to hear it, Reese!
Aurora says
Going to make this tonight, but do you think the chicken can be made earlier with the spices in a ziploc bag? Maybe just for a couple of hours at most.
Mary says
Sure thing. That should work fine, Aurora.