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How to Make Skillet Chicken Fajitas
To make these skillet chicken fajitas, start by thinly slicing two chicken breasts—about one pound total. In a large skillet set over medium-high heat, warm two tablespoons of olive oil and sauté the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes. Season the chicken with a blend of paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, turmeric, chili powder, salt, and pepper, then continue cooking until the chicken is fully cooked through, about 7 to 10 minutes total.
Once done, transfer the chicken to a bowl and set it aside. In the same skillet, add another teaspoon of olive oil and toss in the sliced green and red bell peppers along with a medium sliced onion. Sauté the vegetables for 3 to 5 minutes, just until they’re tender-crisp.
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, stir everything together, and let it heat through for another 2 to 3 minutes. Serve hot in warmed tortillas with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, guacamole, sour cream, or a splash of hot sauce.
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Skillet Chicken Fajitas
Equipment
- Cutting Board
- Sharp knife
- Large skillet
- Measuring Spoons
- Mixing spoon or spatula
- Serving bowls
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts about 1 pound, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 green bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion peeled and sliced
- 8 tortillas warmed, for serving
Topping Ideas
- Shredded lettuce
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Sour cream
- Hot sauce
- Black olives
- Green onions
- Guacamole or pico de gallo
Instructions
- Carefully slice the chicken breasts into very thin strips. Ask for help or supervision if needed.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and sauté the chicken for 3–4 minutes.
- Sprinkle in the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, turmeric, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Continue cooking until the chicken is fully cooked through—about 7–10 minutes total.
- Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and set it aside in a bowl.
- In the same skillet, add 1 additional teaspoon of olive oil, then sauté the bell peppers and onion for 3–5 minutes, until just crisp-tender.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, stir everything together, and cook for another 2–3 minutes until heated through.
- Serve hot in warm tortillas with your favorite toppings.