Best 8 Chicken And Bell Pepper Fajitas Recipes

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Chicken and bell pepper fajitas are a classic dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. This sizzling skillet meal is made with tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, and your choice of flavorful seasonings. Simply marinate the chicken in a flavorful blend of spices, then cook with the bell peppers in a hot skillet until charred and tender. Serve the fajitas with warm tortillas, your favorite toppings, and enjoy a delicious and satisfying meal that's perfect for any occasion.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHICKEN PEPPER FAJITAS



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"This spicy entree is fun to serve sizzling at the table, just like they do in restaurants," relates Lucinda Price. The Tracy, California cook fills her light fajitas with green and red peppers, onions and chicken that's quickly marinated for a flavor boost.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2/3 cup lime juice
1 tablespoon salt-free seasoning blend
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/4-inch strips
1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 medium green pepper, julienned
1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
6 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients; set aside 2 tablespoons. Pour remaining marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 30 minutes, turning occasionally., Drain and discard marinade. In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, saute onion and peppers until crisp-tender; remove and set aside. Add chicken and reserved marinade to skillet; cook for 3-5 minutes or until no longer pink. Return vegetables to pan; heat through. Serve on tortillas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 96mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

EASY CHICKEN AND BELL PEPPER FAJITAS



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Simple, healthy dinner that's sure to please everyone's taste buds. A favorite at our Mexican nights in college! Serve on tortillas with desired garnishes (cheese, sour cream, salsa, lettuce, tomato, guacamole).

Provided by LLIGETT

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 27m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon dried basil
10 ounces chicken tenderloins, sliced into strips
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
½ cup chopped red bell pepper

Steps:

  • Mix garlic powder, chili powder, paprika, and basil in a large bowl. Add chicken strips; stir to coat with garlic powder mixture.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper; cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, 7 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.6 calories, Carbohydrate 7.4 g, Cholesterol 40.4 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 15.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 48.6 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

CHICKEN FAJITAS



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The bell peppers in this dish work to keep your skin looking great. Their vitamin C helps build firming collagen and fends off damaging free radicals.

Provided by Georgia Downard

Categories     Chicken     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Bell Pepper     Healthy     Self     Quick and Healthy     Back to School     Small Plates

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

3/4 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2-inch strips
1 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Vegetable oil cooking spray
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 medium green bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chiles, drained
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 whole-wheat tortillas (8 inches each)
4 tablespoons salsa, divided
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, divided
4 teaspoons nonfat plain Greek yogurt
2 radishes, thinly sliced (optional)
1 lime, cut into wedges (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. In a bowl, toss chicken with garlic, juice, 1 teaspoon oil, chili powder and cumin; marinate 20 minutes. Coat a rimmed sheet pan with cooking spray; add chicken with marinade, onion, bell peppers, tomatoes with chiles, salt, black pepper and remaining 1 tsp oil; toss to combine. Roast, stirring once, until chicken is cooked through, 20 minutes. Wrap tortillas in foil; heat in oven during last 10 minutes of roasting time. Stir 2 tablespoons salsa and 2 tablespoonscilantro into chicken mixture; divide evenly among tortillas, along with remaining 2 tablespoons salsa, yogurt and remaining 1 tablespoon cilantro. Garnish with radish slices and lime wedges, if desired.

TEX-MEX CHICKEN FAJITAS WITH PEPPERS AND ONIONS



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An easy Tex-Mex flavored rub seasons chicken before grilling. Charred peppers and onions accompany the chicken in these delicious fajitas.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons light brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Kosher salt
1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lime, juiced
2 red bell peppers, cut into 1-inch strips
2 yellow bell peppers, cut into 1-inch strips
2 large red onions, thickly sliced
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 limes, juiced
Kosher salt
Neutral oil, for oiling the grill grates
Warm tortillas, for serving
Suggested toppings: guacamole, sliced pickled jalapenos, lime wedges, salsa, chopped scallions, shredded pepper Jack, sour cream

Steps:

  • For the Tex-Mex chili rub: Mix together the paprika, brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, chipotle chile powder, garlic powder and 1 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Toss the chicken in a container with the olive oil and lime juice, then rub with the spice mixture. Refrigerate, covered, for at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours before cooking.
  • For the peppers and onions: Heat a cast-iron pan over medium-high heat until hot. Toss the peppers and onions in a bowl with the olive oil, lime juice and 1 teaspoon salt. Add the pepper-onion mixture to the hot pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and the edges are charred, 8 to 10 minutes. Set aside.
  • Prepare a grill for medium-high heat and brush the grill grates with oil.
  • Grill the chicken breasts until marked and cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and thinly slice.
  • Serve with the warm tortillas and toppings.

CHICKEN AND BELL PEPPER FAJITAS



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Categories     Chicken     Onion     Pepper     Marinate     Sauté     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves
5 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
8 6-inch diameter flour tortillas
1 large red onion, sliced
1 large red bell pepper, cut into 3/4-inch-wide strips
1 large yellow or green bell pepper, cut into 3/4-inch-wide strips
Sour Cream

Steps:

  • Using meat mallet, lightly pound chicken between sheets of waxed paper to thickness of 1/2 inch. Mix 2 tablespoons oil, lime juice, garlic, salt and pepper in large glass baking dish. Add chicken and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes or up to 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Wrap tortillas in foil. Heat in oven until warmed through, about 10 minutes. Turn oven off. Leave tortillas in oven.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté 3 minutes. Add bell peppers and sauté until vegetables are tender-crisp, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer vegetables to large bowl and tent with foil to keep warm. Do not clean skillet.
  • Heat 1 tablespoons oil in same skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Add chicken to skillet and sauté until cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Season with salt and pepper. Cut chicken into 1-inch-wide strips. Combine with vegetables. Divide vegetable and chicken mixture among plates. Serve passing tortillas, Chipotle Pico de Gallo and sour cream separately.

CHICKEN FAJITAS WITH LIME, GARLIC AND BELL PEPPERS



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WW friendly. A family favorite especially when atoning for excesses. This is so tasty, yet so healthy, even when each adult eats two large burritos. I adapted this from a recipe on a plastic produce bag at a Mars Supermarket.

Provided by KateL

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 8 burritos, 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut in 1-1/2-inch x 1/2-inch strips
1/4 cup lime juice (1-2 limes)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup red bell pepper, sliced
1 cup green bell pepper, sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper, up to 1/2 teaspoon
4 large flour tortillas, warmed
8 teaspoons low-fat sour cream (optional)
salsa (optional)

Steps:

  • MARINATE CHICKEN FOR 30 MINUTES.
  • Mix lime juice and minced garlic in 2-quart Ziploc bag.
  • Add chicken strips to marinade bag. Marinate for 30 minutes in refrigerator, turning periodically to distribute marinade.
  • STIRFRY.
  • Heat olive oil in heavy frying pan over medium-high heat.
  • Pour in chicken and marinade sauce. Stirfry for 5-7 minutes.
  • Remove chicken to plate and keep warm.
  • Drain excess liquid from skillet, if necessary.
  • Add bell pepper strips and remaining garlic to frying pan and stirfry for 5 minutes or until peppers are tender.
  • Sprinkle bell pepper and garlic with cumin, salt and ground red pepper.
  • Add chicken back to frying pan and stirfry 1-2 minutes.
  • ASSEMBLE BURRITOS.
  • Spread 1 teaspoon sour cream (optional) on one side of each tortilla. Spoon stirfry mixture evenly over sour cream.
  • Fold bottom of tortilla and roll up sides.
  • Serve with salsa, if desired.
  • Serves 2 hearty appetites, or 4 dainty portions.

CHICKEN AND PEPPER FAJITAS



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Garlic, lime juice, cumin, and salt make the perfect marinade for chicken. Once the protein is cooked through and the peppers and onion are tender, serve in a tortilla with your desired accompaniments-we love cilantro, cheese, salsa, and sour cream.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 garlic cloves, pressed
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Coarse salt and ground pepper
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (each 6 ounces)
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 bell peppers (red, yellow, or both), ribs and seeds removed, sliced 1/2 inch thick
1 medium onion, halved and sliced 1/2 inch thick
Lettuce leaves
Cilantro sprigs
1/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/3 cup prepared salsa
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
lime wedges

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl or resealable plastic bag, combine garlic, lime juice, cumin, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper; add chicken, and turn to coat.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken breasts; cook until opaque throughout, 6 to 8 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a plate; wipe skillet with a paper towel.
  • Heat remaining tablespoon oil in skillet. Add peppers and onion; season with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing frequently, until vegetables are crisp-tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Thinly slice chicken; serve with cooked vegetables and desired accompaniments, letting guests assemble their own fajitas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 461 g, Fat 24 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 48 g

CHICKEN FAJITAS WITH GRILLED PEPPERS AND ONIONS



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These are delicious fajitas that are cooked on the grill rather than on the stove top which we enjoyed. This recipe is very easy to change the amount of servings. Recipe source: Bon Appetit (July 2005)

Provided by ellie_

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/4 cups fresh cilantro, chopped
3/4 cup olive oil
5 limes, juice of, only
2 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/4 teaspoons chili powder
3 lbs boneless chicken breast halves (I used chicken tenders)
3 poblano chiles, seed and cut into 3/4 inch wide strips
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut into 3/4 inch wide strips
2 red bell peppers, seeded and cut into 3/4 inch wide strips
2 red onions, sliced into 1/2 inch rounds and separated into rings
12 (8 inch) flour tortillas
salsa
sour cream
chopped cilantro
avocado, sliced
sliced black olives
chopped red chili pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare barbecue.
  • Puree first 5 ingredients (cilantro - chili powder) in blender (or food processor).
  • Place chicken in a glass baking dish and pour 1/3 of marinade over chicken, turning to coat all sides.
  • Arrange vegetables (chilies - onions) on a rimmed grilling pan or baking pan, pour 1/3 of marinade over vegetables. Season chicken and vegetables with salt and pepper if desired.
  • Grill chicken until cooked through (7 -10 minutes per side, depending on thickness of chicken). Grill vegetables until tender, turning often (about 15 minutes). Grill tortillas until charred (1 minute per side).
  • Transfer chicken to work surface and slice cross wise into strips.
  • Fill tortillas with chicken and vegetables and drizzle with remaining marinade.
  • Serve with your favorite salsa and toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1641.7, Fat 80.9, SaturatedFat 16.3, Cholesterol 286, Sodium 1338.4, Carbohydrate 106.9, Fiber 9.1, Sugar 10.8, Protein 118.4

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Tips:

- For a smoky flavor, grill the chicken and bell peppers over medium-high heat. - To save time, use pre-cooked chicken or leftover grilled chicken. - If you don't have fajita seasoning, you can make your own by combining chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. - Use a large skillet or griddle to cook the fajitas so that all of the ingredients can fit in one layer. - Don't overcrowd the skillet, or the vegetables will steam instead of sear. - Cook the vegetables until they are tender but still have a bit of a crunch. - Serve the fajitas immediately with your favorite toppings, such as guacamole, sour cream, salsa, and shredded cheese. ###

Conclusion:

Chicken and bell pepper fajitas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual get-together. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a flavorful and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy recipe, give chicken and bell pepper fajitas a try.

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