Perfect Chicken Fajitas
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Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts sliced into thin strips
- 2 bell peppers sliced
- 1 large onion sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 8 flour tortillas
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a bowl, toss the sliced chicken with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, lime juice, and half of the fajita seasoning. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
- Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the sliced bell peppers and onion. Sprinkle with the remaining fajita seasoning and cook for 5 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and toss with the vegetables until heated through.
- Serve immediately with warm flour tortillas and your favorite toppings.
Notes
For extra flavor, serve with sour cream, guacamole, and fresh cilantro.