Skillet Chicken Fajitas
Juicy chicken, quickly marinated with a homemade fajita seasoning blend, seared and lightly charred with peppers and onions, all in the same skillet.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 227kcal
Ingredients
Fajita seasoning
- Homemade Fajita Seasoning (click on the ingredient for the direct link to the recipe)
Fajitas
- 1 1/2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 4 Tbsp fajita seasoning divided
- juice of 1 lime
- 3 1/2 Tbsp vegetable oil divided
- 2 Tbsp minced fresh cilantro
- 1 medium red bell pepper seeded and sliced into thin strips
- 1 poblano pepper seeded and sliced into thin strips
- 1 large yellow onion sliced into thin strips
- juice of half a lime to squeeze over the skillet to finish
Instructions
Prepare
- If making homemade fajita seasoning (clickable link) add spices and stir to combine. If using store-bought, disregard this section.
Marinate chicken
- Add chicken breasts, 3 Tbsp of fajita seasoning, juice of 1 lime, 1 1/2 Tbsp of the vegetable oil, and minced cilantro to a large resealable plastic bag. Seal and massage mixture into the chicken. Alternately, add everything to a bowl and massage into the chicken, then cover tightly with plastic wrap. Marinate for at least 20 minutes, or up to a couple hours.
Cook chicken
- Heat a large cast iron skillet (or other heavy bottomed skillet) over MED HIGH heat with 2 Tbsp of vegetable oil. When oil is hot, add chicken and cook 6-8 minutes per side, until deep golden brown on both sides and cooked through. Transfer chicken to plate and let rest for about 5-10 minutes.
Cook vegetables
- While chicken is resting, add sliced bell pepper, sliced poblano, and sliced onion to the same skillet. Sprinkle with remaining 1 Tbsp fajita seasoning, and drizzle with a little more vegetable oil. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 4-5 minutes, or until tender and charred at the edges.
Slice chicken
- While peppers and onions are cooking, slice chicken breast into thin strips.
Put it all together
- Slide peppers and onions over to one side of the skillet, then add the sliced chicken to the other side of the skillet.
- Squeeze half a lime over the skillet and stir to combine everything.
Serve
- Serve with lime wedges and warmed tortillas. Top with your favorite toppings, like guacamole, sour cream, minced fresh cilantro, and more!
Notes
- Recipe prep time doesn't include marinating time, since that exact time will vary from person to person.
Nutrition
Calories: 227kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 403mg | Potassium: 800mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1341IU | Vitamin C: 68mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg