Quick Chicken Fajitas Recipe

Quick Chicken Fajitas

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Looking to update your classic chicken fajita recipe? These quick and easy chicken fajitas are perfect for a casual, fun get-together. The recipe serves 4, but you can easily double it to feed a larger crowd. Set up a make-your-own-fajitas bar with the chicken filling, avocado cream, sour cream and any other toppings you love, like pico de gallo, sliced fresh jalapeños or crisp radish slices so everyone can customize their meals. For a quick, easy side, combine shredded cabbage, toasted pepitas and crumbled queso fresco. Toss with a simple dressing of lime juice and olive oil.

By Deb Wise

Updated on September 18, 2023

Reviewed by Dietitian

Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Quick Chicken Fajitas — Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Lindsey Lower

Active Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Dairy-Free Soy-Free High-Fiber Heart-Healthy High-Protein Egg-Free Gluten-Free

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Ingredients

8 (6-in.) corn tortillas
1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon salt, divided
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut crosswise into 1/4-in.-thick slices
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 ½ cups thinly sliced red and orange bell pepper (about 1 small of each)
1 ½ cups thinly sliced red onion
1 ½ ripe peeled avocados
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
¼ cup light sour cream (optional)
3 tablespoons cilantro leaves (optional)
4 lime wedges

Directions

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.
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.
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.

Originally appeared: Cooking Light

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

413	Calories
16g	Fat
43g	Carbs
29g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 2 fajitas
Calories 413
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 43g	16%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 29g	58%
Total Fat 16g	21%
Saturated Fat 2g	10%
Cholesterol 73mg	24%
Sodium 477mg	21%
Calcium 62mg	5%
Iron 1mg	6%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Quick Chicken Fajitas

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