Description
Craving vibrant flavors and a quick, satisfying meal? This Chicken Fajitas Recipe is your answer! Perfectly seared chicken combined with colorful bell peppers, sweet onions, and earthy mushrooms creates a delightful dish that bursts with flavor. With just 20 minutes of prep time and minimal cleanup, this recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Customize your fajitas with fresh toppings like guacamole and Pico de Gallo for an extra flavor punch. Whether wrapped in warm tortillas or served over rice, these fajitas are sure to impress everyone at the table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breasts
- 2 bell peppers (any color)
- 1 large sweet onion
- 8 oz mushrooms
- 6 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Lemon juice
- Seasoned salt
- Cumin
- Smoked paprika (optional)
- Sour cream
- Shredded lettuce
- Pico de Gallo
- Guacamole
Instructions
- Season sliced chicken with seasoned salt, cumin, and smoked paprika; set aside.
- In a bowl, combine sliced bell peppers, onion, and mushrooms.
- Heat 1.5 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a skillet over high heat. Sear 1/3 of the vegetable mixture until charred; remove and repeat with remaining veggies.
- Add more oil to the skillet and cook seasoned chicken strips until fully cooked through.
- Return all vegetables to the skillet; toss to combine and heat through.
- Serve immediately with desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg