Easy Chicken Fajitas (Print Version)

Tender chicken with peppers and onions in warm tortillas, ready in 30 minutes for a flavorful Tex-Mex dinner.

# What You'll Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 1.1 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
03 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
04 - 1 green bell pepper, sliced
05 - 1 large onion, sliced

→ Marinade & Seasoning

06 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
07 - 2 teaspoons chili powder
08 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
09 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
11 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
12 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
13 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
14 - Juice of 1 lime

→ To Serve

15 - 8 small flour tortillas or corn tortillas for gluten-free option
16 - Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
17 - Sour cream (optional)
18 - Salsa (optional)
19 - Shredded cheese (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large bowl, combine olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and lime juice. Add chicken slices and toss thoroughly to coat. Allow to marinate for at least 10 minutes.
02 - Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fully cooked through. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
03 - In the same pan, add a splash of oil if needed. Sauté bell peppers and onion for 4-5 minutes until tender with slight char marks.
04 - Return cooked chicken to the pan with vegetables and toss together for 1-2 minutes until well combined and heated through.
05 - Warm tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat or microwave for 30-45 seconds until pliable.
06 - Distribute chicken and vegetable mixture evenly among tortillas. Top with fresh cilantro, sour cream, salsa, or shredded cheese as desired.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Ready in half an hour, which means you can feed hungry people without stress or takeout.
  • The marinade does most of the flavor work, so even your first attempt tastes genuinely delicious.
  • Everyone customizes their own plate, turning dinner into something interactive and fun.
02 -
  • Don't skip the marinade time—even ten minutes transforms chicken from ordinary to flavorful, and longer is always better if you have it.
  • Slice your chicken thinly and against the grain; thick pieces stay tough no matter how long you cook them.
03 -
  • Prep all your vegetables before you start cooking—once that pan heats up, everything moves quickly and you won't have time to chop.
  • If you're cooking for a crowd, make double the marinade and cook the chicken in batches; one overloaded pan means steamed chicken, not seared chicken.
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