Cooking Lucid
Speedy Skillet Chicken Fajitas
Whip up vibrant, flavorful chicken fajitas in under 30 minutes for a quick and healthy weeknight meal the whole family will love. Serve with all your favorite toppings for a fun, customizable dinner.
Prep 15 min
Cook 15 min
Total 30 min
Serves 5
Ingredients
Step 1 — For the Chicken and Veggies
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 bell peppers (any color), sliced
- 1 packet fajita seasoning
- 1/4 cup water
Step 2 — For Serving
- 8 small flour tortillas
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, salsa, avocado, lime wedges
Instructions
- 1
Sauté Aromatics
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced onion and bell peppers and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- 2
Cook Chicken
Add sliced chicken to the skillet. Sprinkle with fajita seasoning and stir to coat. Cook until chicken is cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- 3
Add Liquid and Combine
Pour in water and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer and cook for 1-2 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- 4
Warm Tortillas and Serve
While the chicken cooks, warm tortillas according to package directions. Serve the chicken and veggie mixture in warm tortillas with your favorite toppings.
Nutrition per serving: 450 cal · 35g protein · 30g carbs · 20g fat
