SKILLET CHICKEN FAJITAS

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Fresh flavor with a flair describes this quick and easy recipe. Fajitas are just right for hot summer evenings when you want to serve something fun and tasty, yet keep cooking to a minimum. Try topping them with sour cream, guacamole or both. -Lindsay St. John, Plainfield, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup lime juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges
1/2 medium sweet red pepper, cut into strips
1/2 medium yellow pepper, cut into strips
1/2 medium green pepper, cut into strips
1/2 cup salsa
12 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese or Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Mix first 5 ingredients and 1 tablespoon oil. Add chicken; toss to coat. Let stand 15 minutes., In a large nonstick skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat; saute onion and peppers until crisp-tender, 3-4 minutes. Remove from pan., In same skillet, saute chicken mixture until no longer pink, 3-4 minutes. Stir in salsa and pepper mixture; heat through. Serve in tortillas. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 621 calories, Fat 24g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 91mg cholesterol, Sodium 999mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 38g protein.

Osbaldo Castro
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Meh.


Eunice Nyaga
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Yum!


Mahima Begum
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These fajitas were really easy to make, but they weren't very flavorful. I think I would have liked them better if I had used a different recipe.


F M Nafees Hasan
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The chicken in these fajitas was a bit dry. I think I would have liked them better if I had cooked the chicken for a shorter amount of time.


Isuru Dilshan
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These fajitas were a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have liked them better if I had used a more flavorful marinade for the chicken.


Abdullah Shafiq
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I'm not a huge fan of fajitas, but I really enjoyed these. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the veggies were cooked perfectly.


Lee Star
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These fajitas were a great way to use up some leftover chicken. They were quick and easy to make, and they tasted great.


Minenhle Masemola
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I was really impressed with how flavorful these fajitas were. The chicken was perfectly seasoned and the veggies were tender and crisp.


Richard Likes
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These fajitas are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can customize them to my own taste by adding different toppings.


Itz_Gacha Blink
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I've made these fajitas several times now and they're always a hit with my family. They're so easy to make and they're always delicious.


SHER AHMED SALARZAI
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These are the best chicken fajitas I've ever had! The chicken is so tender and juicy, and the veggies are cooked perfectly. I love the flavor of the fajita seasoning.


JOKERop JOKERop
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These fajitas were really easy to make, but they weren't very flavorful. I think I would have liked them better if I had used a different recipe.


Shankar Sony
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The chicken in these fajitas was a bit dry. I think I would have liked them better if I had cooked the chicken for a shorter amount of time.


Tykeema williams
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These fajitas were a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have liked them better if I had used a more flavorful marinade for the chicken.


Jermaine Wilson
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I'm not a huge fan of fajitas, but I really enjoyed these. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the veggies were cooked perfectly.


Nahida Akter
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These fajitas were a great way to use up some leftover chicken. They were quick and easy to make, and they tasted great.


Azul Lara
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I was really impressed with how flavorful these fajitas were. The chicken was perfectly seasoned and the veggies were tender and crisp.


noor niaz
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These fajitas are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my guests. I love that I can customize them to my own taste by adding different toppings.


Huzaifa gondal
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I've made these fajitas several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious.


Danna Kelle
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These chicken fajitas were a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the veggies were perfectly cooked. I loved that I could make the whole meal in one skillet.