Description
Chicken Fajita Tacos are a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines marinated chicken, fresh bell peppers, and onions, all wrapped in soft tortillas. This recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, delivering restaurant-quality taste with minimal effort. The delightful combination of spices and fresh ingredients ensures every bite is bursting with flavor, making these tacos a favorite among friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fajita seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
- 4 medium flour tortillas
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine chicken breasts with fajita seasoning and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Let sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Sauté the vegetables: Heat remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and bell peppers; cook until tender-crisp (about 5-7 minutes).
- Cook the chicken: Push veggies to one side, add marinated chicken to the skillet, and sauté until cooked through (7-10 minutes). Stir occasionally for even cooking.
- Warm tortillas: Briefly warm tortillas in a separate pan or microwave until soft.
- Assemble tacos: Place chicken and veggies onto each tortilla. Top with cilantro and lime juice.
- Serve immediately with desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg