Description
Juicy Chicken Fajitas with Extra Cheese are a quick and flavorful meal, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- Chicken Breast: Boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into thin strips is perfect for quick cooking and provides lean protein.
- Bell Peppers: A mix of red, green, and yellow bell peppers adds beautiful color and sweetness to the dish.
- Onion: Sliced onion adds flavor and sweetness, caramelizing nicely during cooking.
- Fajita Seasoning: A mix of spices like cumin, chili powder, and paprika to give the chicken and veggies their classic fajita flavor.
- Olive Oil: For sautéing the chicken and the vegetables.
- Shredded Cheese: Cheddar, Monterey Jack, or your favorite type of cheese for that extra melty goodness.
- Tortillas: Soft flour tortillas or corn tortillas to wrap up those delicious fillings.
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken strips and cook until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the sliced bell peppers and onions to the skillet. Sprinkle the fajita seasoning over the top and stir everything together.
- Continue to cook until the vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized, about 5 minutes more.
- Once cooked, remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top, allowing it to melt slightly.
- Warm the tortillas separately, then fill each with the chicken and vegetable mixture. Serve immediately with desired toppings.
Notes
- Use Thinly Sliced Chicken: Cutting the chicken breast into thin strips ensures they cook evenly and quickly.
- Don’t Overcrowd the Skillet: If necessary, cook the chicken and vegetables in batches to ensure they get a nice sear.
- Add Fresh Lime Juice: A squeeze of fresh lime juice just before serving brightens up the flavors beautifully!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fajita
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Chicken Fajitas, Tex-Mex, Easy Dinner