Quick Skillet Chicken Fajitas
75% authentic · Tex-Mex
A simplified version of chicken fajitas, perfect for a weeknight meal, using pre-cut vegetables and a quicker marinade.
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Ingredients
- Chicken tenders1.5 lbs
- Pre-cut fajita vegetable mix (peppers and onions)16 oz
- Lime0.5
- Olive oil2 tbsp
- Fajita seasoning packet1
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
- Corn tortillas8
- Cilantro (for garnish)optional
Steps
- 1
Cut chicken tenders into bite-sized pieces. In a bowl, toss chicken with lime juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, fajita seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- 2
Heat remaining 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 3
Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet.
- 4
Add the pre-cut fajita vegetables to the same skillet. Cook until tender-crisp, about 5-7 minutes.
- 5
Return chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Stir to combine and heat through.
- 6
Warm corn tortillas.
- 7
Serve the mixture immediately with warm tortillas and fresh cilantro.
