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Quick Skillet Chicken Fajitas
30 mintime
Easydifficulty
4Servings
Rating
Nutrition facts
450 kcalCalories
40 gProtein
30 gCarbs
20 gFat

Per serving · Approximate values estimated by AI

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.

Ingredients

Servings4
  • 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. 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. 2

    Heat remaining 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

  3. 3

    Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet.

  4. 4

    Add the pre-cut fajita vegetables to the same skillet. Cook until tender-crisp, about 5-7 minutes.

  5. 5

    Return chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Stir to combine and heat through.

  6. 6

    Warm corn tortillas.

  7. 7

    Serve the mixture immediately with warm tortillas and fresh cilantro.

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