Chicken Fajita Tacos

33g protein · 18 min · 461 kcal

Chicken Fajita Tacos

Chicken is marinated with fajita seasoning and lime, then sautéed with onion and bell peppers for the perfect taco filling! Load them up with assorted toppings to make them your own.

18 min6 servings461 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast ((thin or cut in half horizontally to be thin))
  • 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil (divided)
  • 1 lime (juiced)
  • 1 green bell pepper (sliced)
  • 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
  • 1 sweet yellow onion (sliced)
  • 12 flour tortillas (taco sized)
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1/2 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
  • 1/2 cup pico de gallo
  • 1/4 cup guacamole
  • 1/4 cup sour cream

Instructions

  1. 1

    --- To make the chicken fajitas ---

  2. 2

    Combine the chicken with the fajita seasoning, half of the lime juice and 1 tbsp of the oil, and place in a zip top bag or container to marinate while finishing prep.

  3. 3

    Cut the peppers and onions into thin strips.

  4. 4

    Heat the remaining 1 tbsp oil over high heat in a large skillet. Once hot, carefully place the peppers and onions in the skillet, cooking for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove the peppers and set aside.

  5. 5

    Then place the chicken in a single layer in the hot skillet. Let cook (without stirring) for 2-3 minutes. Then flip the meat to the other side and cook for 1 minute. Then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 3-5 additional minutes or until cooked through (165˚F internal temperature)Remove from skillet and slice into thin slices.

  6. 6

    Squeeze remaining lime over vegetables and cooked chicken.

  7. 7

    --- To assemble the tacos ---

  8. 8

    Warm the tortillas in a skillet or microwave.

  9. 9

    In each tortilla add peppers, onions, and sliced chicken.

  10. 10

    Add your choice of toppings: shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, shredded cheese, sour cream, guacamole.

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