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Chicken Fajitas

Seasoned fajitas for a quick weeknight dinner.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Servings: 4
Calories: 354kcal
Cost: $4

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 2 bell peppers
  • 1 onion
  • 4 tortilla shells, fajita-size

Fajita Seasoning

  • 1 T corn starch
  • 2 t chili powder
  • 1 t paprika
  • 1 t sugar
  • ½ t onion powder
  • ½ t garlic powder
  • ¼ t cayenne pepper
  • ½ t cumin
  • ½ t black pepper

Instructions

  • Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips, about 1" thick.
  • Slice the onions & peppers lengthwise, about 1" strips.
  • Combine all Fajita seasoning ingredients.
  • Heat a large frying pan with oil. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink, about 6 minutes.
  • Add the fajita seasoning and 1 c. water, mixing well. Continue to cook another 4 minutes.
  • Add the onions & peppers and cook until onions become translucent, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes.
  • Warm the tortilla shells according to package instruction.
  • Assemble fajitas with the chicken fajita mix, sour cream and other toppings to your liking, folding into a tortilla shell.