These easy chicken fajitas are made in one skillet, are packed with flavor, and ready in 30 minutes.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Total Time30 minutesmins
Course: 30-Minute Meals
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: best chicken fajita recipe, easy chicken fajitas, easy chicken fajitas recipe, easy fajita recipe, how to make chicken fajitas
Servings: 8
Calories: 477kcal
Author: Averie Sunshine
Ingredients
2 to 3tablespoonsolive oilor as necessary
1 to 1.25-poundsboneless skinless chicken breastssliced into 1/2-inch strips
1medium/large sweet Vidalia onionthinly sliced
1medium red bell peppercut into thin strips (orange or green peppers may be substituted)
1medium yellow bell peppercut into thin strips
¼cupwater
one 1-ounce packet Old El Paso Fajita Seasoning Mix
one 8-count package Old El Paso Flour Tortilla Shellsfor serving
guacamolesour cream, cheese, lime juice, etc. or your favorite toppings, optional
Instructions
To a large skillet add the oil, chicken, and cook over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes or until chicken is lightly browned and cooked through; stir and flip intermittently. Remove chicken from skillet (keep the oil and cooking juices in the pan) and set aside.
If necessary add a bit more oil, add the onions, and sauté over medium heat for about 5 to 7 minutes, or until they begin to caramelize and soften; stir intermittently.
Add the peppers and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until they begin to soften; stir intermittently.
Return chicken to skillet.
Add the water, fajita seasoning mix, and cook for about 3 minutes, or until chicken is heated through; stir intermittently. Spoon mixture into tortillas (if desired warm them first in a dry skillet for about 15 to 30 seconds per side) and serve immediately. Optionally top with guacamole, sour cream, cheese, lime juice, etc. or your favorite toppings. Fajitas are best warm and fresh.
Notes
Extra fajita mixture will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat gently as desired.