Go Back
+ servings
Quick and Easy Chicken Fajitas - with just five ingredients
Print Recipe
5 from 18 votes

Chicken Fajitas

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.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 235kcal

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

Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 129mg | Sodium: 124mg | Potassium: 466mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1523IU | Vitamin C: 62mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg