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Skillet Chicken Fajitas

Have you ever seen some ripping hot sizzling Skillet Chicken Fajitas walk by your table at a restaurant and feel that immediate sense of envy? Pine no more! This criminally simple meal is all yours any day of the week in the comfort of your own home.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Marinating Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: bell peppers, chicken, chicken fajitas, one pot
Servings: 4
Calories: 249kcal
Author: Nicole Beaulieu

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breast skinless and boneless, sliced into strips
  • 2 tbsp lime juice from 1 lime
  • 1 tbsp cilantro fresh, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp oregano dried
  • 1/2 tsp cumin ground
  • 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp pepper or to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 large bell peppers any color(s) you like, sliced into strips
  • 1 medium onion sliced into strips
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Instructions

  • Add the chicken breast, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, cumin, oregano, 1/2 tsp of the chili powder, and a pinch of each salt and pepper to a bowl. Stir to mix everything well, then cover with plastic wrap or bees wrap and let it marinate for 20-30 minutes in the fridge.
  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over high heat. Add the chicken, and spread it out evenly over the surface of the skillet. Let the chicken sit, without stirring, until it browns. 1-2 minutes. Toss the pieces and let them sit 1-2 more times, until completely cooked through.
  • Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. Add the bell peppers and onion to the skillet along with the remaining chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 4-5 minutes tossing occasionally, until tender-crisp with browned edges.
  • Add the chicken back to the skillet. You can toss everything together, or keep the veggies and chicken separated in the skillet to serve.

Notes

You can use boneless and skinless chicken thighs instead of breast.
Nutritional information does not include tortillas or any toppings.
Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary depending on the ingredients you use.
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Nutrition

Calories: 249kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 442mg | Potassium: 760mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 4128IU | Vitamin C: 163mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg