Chicken Fajitas
You may think fajitas are just a fancy Mexican restaurant meal (that sizzle!). But this recipe for Chicken Fajitas is an incredibly easy dinner anyone can make. You can substitute the chicken with steak, shrimp, or any other protein.
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Makes: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 bell peppers (color of your choice), thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided
- ¾ tsp salt, divided
- ¾ tsp pepper, divided
- 1 lb. chicken breasts
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 8 6-inch flour tortillas
- For Serving: shredded cheese, chopped cilantro, sour cream, rice, avocado, lime wedges, etc. (optional)
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to broil and line a baking sheet with foil.
- Toss onions, peppers, and garlic together with 1 Tbsp olive oil, ½ tsp salt, and ½ tsp pepper and lay in a single layer on lined baking sheet. Broil for 6-10 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
- While veggies are in the oven, in a medium bowl mix together chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, ¼ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp pepper. Add the chicken breasts to the bowl and toss to coat with spice mixture.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook, turning, until golden and cooked through, 3-4 minutes per side. Remove from pan to a cutting board and let cool slightly before slicing.
- In a large bowl, toss veggies and sliced chicken together.
- Wrap tortillas in a damp paper towel and heat in the microwave for about 30 seconds-1 minute. Top tortillas with chicken and vegetable mixture and add any other toppings desired.
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