Easy Chicken Fajitas Recipe
Quick, flavorful, and family-approved, my easy chicken fajitas recipe checks all the boxes!
Equipment
- Double burner griddle or stovetop to oven pan. Or baking sheet.
- Parchment paper or non-stick baking spray
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Wooden spatula
Ingredients
For The Fajitas
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breast sliced longways into thin strips
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes optional
- 3 bell peppers deseeded, sliced longways
- 1 red onion sliced into strips
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
For The Creamy Yogurt Sauce
- ½ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped, divided. Half for garnish
- 1 tsp everything bagel seasoning
- 1 tsp Valencia hot sauce or your favorite hot sauce
For Serving
- Warm tortillas flour or corn
- Shredded cheese
- Fresh lime wedges
- Cilantro for garnish
- Sea salt
- Ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven 425℉. If using a baking sheet, add foil and spray with non-stick spray.
- In a large bowl, mix chicken, chili powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, and olive oil together. Set aside.
- Over medium heat, add olive oil and veggies to the pan on a stovetop-to-oven safe skillet. Place olive oil and veggies on your prepared baking sheet if skipping the stovetop.
- Sauté your veggie 10 minutes or until onions and peppers have softened and onions are translucent. If baking, bake 10 minutes.
- Next, add chicken slices to your pan and bake for 11 minutes.
- If using the baking method throughout, remove your veggies from the oven and add the chicken strips. Bake 11 minutes.
- In the meantime, make your sauce.
- Serve your chicken fajitas family style with your favorite fixings. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 355 kcal |
| Protein | 39g |
| Carbohydrates | 14g |
| Fat | 15g |
| Saturated Fat | 3g |
| Fiber | 3g |
| Sugar | 6g |
| Sodium | 520mg |
| Cholesterol | 105mg |