These Easy Chicken Fajitas will become your favorite weeknight meal! Just like the restaurant version but homemade and ready in 30 minutes.
Here’s my go to chicken fajita recipe, as promised. There’s always a reason to my madness. Because you just can’t have fajitas without the fajita seasoning and some good homemade salsa.
Before we get into the recipe, I just wanted to say I’ve had one of the best weeks ever with my friend Nagi from RecipeTin who visited me all the way from Australia and we had a blast. I didn’t know two people could talk as much as we did. In the 5 days she was here, there wasn’t a moment of silence.
We didn’t even do much sightseeing besides going to the Stampede, some shopping and going to Saskatoon Farm where we had the best Saskatoon berry pie ever. The stampede was fun as always, I don’t think we’ve ever had a bad time there. Of course we had to sample pretty much all the foods there, which were all deep fried. My favorite were the deep fried oreos, never thought I’d say that but yeah, I really did love them.
Anyway, I’m now sharing with you, or should I say resharing with you my favorite easy chicken fajita recipe with new pictures and video.
What Are Fajitas?
Did you know that fajitas is a Spanish term and it usually refers to a grilled meat served in a taco or a flour corn tortilla? So you can literally make these fajitas with any meat you like. However, chicken fajitas are my favorite. So since it usually refers to a grilled meat, you can grill the chicken breasts then cut them up in thin strips and pile them up on your tortillas. However, I love my skillet meals, so I made this all in one skillet.
How to Make Chicken Fajitas
It’s quick as in 30 minutes, all in one pot, and pretty healthy considering all the bad food we’ve had this week. Nothing is deep fried here. I learned to make this dish a long time ago when I first lived on my own, we’re talking a very long time ago. It’s very easy to make, full of flavor and it was my go to meal for a quick yummy dinner. Did I mention fajitas are like my favorite food ever!
I do cook the chicken separately from the veggies because obviously the chicken takes longer to cook, but before the veggies are done I add the chicken back to the skillet and toss everything together.
To serve these fajitas all you’ll really need are some tortillas, sour cream and salsa. This is such a great meal, it’s filling and it’s delicious and you can literally put this together any night of the week in half an hour.
Craving More Mexican Food? Try These:
- Pork Fajitas
- Fajita Potato Bites
- Chicken Fajita Quesadillas
- Chicken Fajita Pizza
- Baked Chicken Fajita Taquitos
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Easy Chicken Fajitas
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breasts boneless and skinless
- 1 large onion (or 2 smaller ones)
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 1/2 tbsp fajita seasoning
- 1 jalapeno optional
- 8 medium tortillas
- salsa optional
- sour cream optional
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts into long strips; set aside. Slice the onion into long strips. Slice the peppers into long 1/4 inch strips.
- Heat the olive in a large skillet. Add the chicken to the skillet then sprinkle about half of the fajita seasoning over the chicken and toss. Cook the chicken for 5 to 10 minutes until it’s fully cooked and no longer pink, and it’s slightly charred, but not burned. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
- Add another tbsp of olive oil to the skillet, if needed. I used a non stick skillet, so it wasn’t necessary to add anymore oil. Add the onion and cook for a couple minutes until it’s slightly translucent. Add the peppers and the remaining fajita seasoning and toss. Cook for another 3 to 5 more minutes so the peppers cook slightly, you don’t want them over cooked, they should be a bit crunchy. Add the chicken back to the skillet and toss with the peppers.
- Serve over tortillas and top with salsa, sour cream and any of your favorite toppings.
Video
Recipe Notes
- If you can’t find fajita seasoning, try my Fajita Seasoning recipe. A pre-made fajita sauce will also work.
- Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.
- Recipe originally shared February 2012.
M. Kelly says
Perfect amount of spice in the linked fajita seasoning mix. Used thighs instead of breasts and they were tender and tasty. Cooked the onions a little longer to ensure they were nice and soft, but less time for peppers to ensure they were more tender crisp. Perfect for the whole family – will definitely make this quick and easy recipe again for weeknight dinner.
Stacey says
Delicious! Since I discovered this recipe it’s the only way I make fajitas now. Fast, easy, and yummy!
Jayne Casey says
Hi Jo! I’ve tried so many of your recipes (online and cookbook!), and have gotten consistently great results and great reviews! My family doesn’t even ask anymore where the great newest recipe is from! (My daughter in law recently said “ my girl Jo Cook’s!”) thanks so much for sharing your talent with us!
Nicole Beaulieu says
Thank you so much, Jayne! That’s wonderful to hear. We’re so glad you’ve been loving the recipes 🙂
Hofterzielbeek says
It was simple easy and delicious. Thanks for the recipe
Isabel Antonucci says
I love fajitas! I came across this recipe on Sunday, made it today and it was delicious. I used your fajita mix seasoning. Thank you for sharing.
Evelyn Castillo says
I just made this and it was delicious. Couldn’t find fajita seasoning but did find fajita sauce. Still came out great. Everyone loved it. Will be making more this weekend. Thanks.
Joanna Cismaru says
You should have used my recipe for the fajita seasoning, you can find it here: http://www.jocooks.com/recipes/fajita-seasoning/
Evelyn Castillo says
I will. Thanks
Raghav says
Great Recipe! Will be trying this coming weekend!
Thanks for your post!
Fenne Kieken says
Sounds great. You will find this dish to be easy to make and even easier to eat…..
Angie says
We make this one often It’s fast and easy on a school night and everyone loves it! I’ve done it with pre made fajita seasoning as well as from scratch fajita seasoning. It’s very yummy! Thank you!
jo says
Glad you like it Angie!
Paige says
I’ve never seen or purchased or even heard of fajita mix. BUT! I have pretty much every spice on the market. Could you tell me what to throw together that would be close to fajita mix? I’m ready to make these right now!! Thank you Jo…I love love LOVE your blog. Lucky husband you have there.
jo says
Hi Paige,
To make your fajita mix simply combine salt, black pepper, chili powder, paprika, cumin, cayenne pepper and garlic powder.
Freida Frig says
The mix is also in the isle with chili mix n taco mix packets Makes it even easier
Evelyn says
Thank you! I just made this for my hubby and I, delicious. We definitely will be making more of this.
jo says
You’re very welcome! They are super easy to make, glad you liked them.
tom says
Great recipe!!
Tahoe Treasure Chest says
Wow these look Delicious! something to add to my taco night thanks alot!!!!!
jo says
You’re welcome. 🙂