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Adult Kid Approved One Skillet Chicken Fajitas

adult kid approved one skillet chicken fajitas
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Ingredients

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  • 1 lb chicken breast, sliced into thin strips against the grain
  • 2 bell peppers (mixed colors), sliced into strips
  • 1 large onion, sliced into thin half-moons
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp fajita seasoning
  • 1 tbsp lime juice, freshly squeezed
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8–10 (6-inch) flour tortillas
  • 2–3 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
  • 1 tsp ground cumin (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • For serving (optional):
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup guacamole
  • 1 cup pico de gallo
  • 1 cup diced fresh tomatoes
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. Slice chicken breast into 1/4-inch strips against the grain. Cut bell peppers into strips and onion into half-moons.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and allow to heat until shimmering.
  3. Add chicken strips to the hot skillet in a single layer. Season with 1 1/2 teaspoons fajita seasoning, plus salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Cook chicken undisturbed for 2-3 minutes until golden on one side, then stir and cook another 2-3 minutes until cooked through (165°F). Transfer to a plate and cover loosely with foil.
  5. In the same skillet, add a touch more oil if needed. Add sliced bell peppers and onions, sprinkling with remaining fajita seasoning.
  6. Stir-fry vegetables for 4-5 minutes until tender-crisp with slight charring on edges.
  7. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Drizzle with fresh lime juice and stir to combine. Cook for 1 minute more to rewarm chicken.
  8. Meanwhile, warm tortillas by wrapping in foil and heating in a 300°F oven for 5 minutes, or heating individually in a dry skillet.
  9. Serve the sizzling fajita mixture with warmed tortillas and your choice of toppings, allowing everyone to build their own fajitas.

Notes

  • For even more flavor, you can marinate the chicken for 30 minutes to 4 hours before cooking.
  • Make your own fajita seasoning by combining 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon each of cumin and paprika, 1/2 teaspoon each of garlic and onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon each of dried oregano and black pepper, plus salt to taste.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days or frozen for 2-3 months.
  • Nutrition facts are estimates and may vary based on ingredients used, portion sizes, and preparation methods.

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