Quick Chicken Fajitas Recipe

Name: Quick Chicken Fajitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 (6-in.) corn tortillas; 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut crosswise into 1/4-in.-thick slices; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced red and orange bell pepper (about 1 small of each); 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced red onion; 1 1/2 ripe peeled avocados; 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice; 1/4 cup light sour cream (optional); 3 tablespoons cilantro leaves (optional); 4 lime wedges

Servings: persons

8 (6-in.) corn tortillas
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut crosswise into 1/4-in.-thick slices
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 cups thinly sliced red and orange bell pepper (about 1 small of each)
1 1/2 cups thinly sliced red onion
1 1/2 ripe peeled avocados
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1/4 cup light sour cream (optional)
3 tablespoons cilantro leaves (optional)
4 lime wedges

1
Working with 1 tortilla at a time, heat tortillas over medium-high heat in a large, dry skillet for about 20 seconds on each side or until lightly charred. Wrap tortillas in foil; keep warm.
2
Combine chili powder, cumin, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Add chicken; toss to coat. Heat pan over medium-high heat. Add oil; swirl. Add chicken; cook 3 minutes. Add bell peppers and onion; cook 5 minutes or until vegetables are softened and chicken is done, stirring occasionally.
3
Place avocados in a bowl; coarsely mash with a fork. Add remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and lime juice, stirring to combine. Divide chicken mixture among tortillas; top evenly with avocado mixture. Top evenly with sour cream and cilantro, if desired. Serve with lime wedges.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 (6-in.) corn tortillas, 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided, and more.

Yes, Quick Chicken Fajitas falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Quick Chicken Fajitas

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