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Chicken Fajitas Fiesta Time!

Published: Jun 7, 2023 · Modified: Jun 20, 2023 by Bowl Me Over · 27 Comments

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Today as we're heading into a long weekend, I'm going to hook you up with some excellent Chicken Fajitas plus 5 more recipes, so you can have the BEST meal with the most delicious food!

Trust me you're going to be set!

Easy Chicken Fajitas!
Easy Chicken Fajitas made in a skillet - super delicious and perfect for a party!
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  • Why you'll love this recipe
  • Ingredients
  • Instructions 
  • Tips and Variations
  • More fantastic fajitas recipes
  • Serve with
  • Chicken Fajitas

Love fajitas? Next time try the Shrimp and Chicken Fajitas Recipe, it's amazing!

Why you'll love this recipe

I love fajitas, don't you? Chicken Fajitas are an easy weeknight meal and the leftovers are fabulous!

✔️ They take just minutes to make.

✔️ You'll only need a handful of ingredients.

✔️ They are easy, flavorful and the whole family will love them!

Fajitas are easy to make!
Fajitas are easy to make at home too!

Ingredients

For the exact measurements, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

  • chicken breasts
  • bell peppers
  • jalapenos pepper 
  • onion
  • olive oil
  • limes
  • cumin
  • smoked paprika
  • coriander
  • garlic powder
  • salt and pepper
  • corn and/or flour tortillas

Instructions 

This is an overview, for detailed instructions just scroll down to the bottom!

  1. Prepare & slice/dice the chicken. Put in a gallon Ziploc bag.
  2. Slice the peppers and onion - add them to the chicken, set aside.
  3. Combine the remaining ingredients; oil, lime juice, cumin, paprika, cilantro, garlic, salt & pepper into a small bowl, whisk to combine.
  4. Pour marinade over chicken and peppers, seal tightly and mix the marinade throughout the bag to combine.
  5. Put the bag into a large bowl (just in case it springs a leak!). Flip the bag a couple of times to distribute the marinade.
  6. On a hot grill or with a heavy fry pan, heat to medium/medium-high and fry until the veggie are just crisp and the chicken is cooked thru.

The marinade is easy to make. You'll start with the spices - cumin, paprika, coriander, garlic, salt & pepper. Mix that with a little lime juice and olive oil and that's it!

Do you love fajitas?
Everyone loves fajitas, don't you agree?

Tips and Variations

  • If you're serving a crowd, double the recipe and put the veggie and chicken in  separate Ziploc bags. That way you can cook them to the right "done-ness"  more easily. Also if you have a vegan or vegetarian diners, then you won't have to make a separate dish!
  • Aren't the colors of the peppers and onions beautiful? This meal is simple and quick! And you know what....if you're lucky enough to have some leftovers, they make a killer omelet on day two!
  • Or here's another idea add the leftover fajitas to a bowl of crunchy lettuce. Add salsa and a bit of sour cream - instant salad!

I've even used leftovers to make Fajita Soup, I do love leftovers! 😋

Fajita Platter
Fajita Platter

More fantastic fajitas recipes

  • Make your own fajitas seasoning - delish!
  • Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas - so easy to make!
  • Delicious Chicken and Shrimp Fajitas, made on the stovetop.
  • Chicken Fajita Casserole - this doesn't get any easier and the oven does all the work!

Serve with

And remember I said I was going to hook you up? Here is the rest of the meal - a cocktail, guacamole, rice and beans - even a recipe for mini churros! Check this out!

  • Every party needs a cocktail! Let's start this party with a pitcher of margaritas!
  • How about some guacamole? No fiesta is complete without it!
  • Rice and beans are also a must! This copycat Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice recipe is delicious and black beans will compliment the meal as well.
  • Round your meal out with Rotel Chicken Casserole.
  • To wrap up the party let's enjoy some Mini Churros!

Are you set? All you need now is music, let's get this party started!

Chicken Fajitas on flour tortilla topped with cheese and lime.
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5 from 8 votes

Chicken Fajitas

Love fajitas - such an easy weeknight meal, plus the leftovers are fabulous! You can buy a marinade at the store, but why not make your own? It tastes better and you can use good quality ingredients!
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Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time35 minutes mins
Course: Lunch or Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 229kcal
Author: Deb Clark
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Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts sliced or cubed
  • 2 bell peppers your choice - red and orange or yellow and green thinly sliced - just mix it up!
  • 1 jalapenos pepper minced - if you aren't a fan of heat, remove the ribs and seeds. That's where the heat comes from
  • 1 onion cut into slivers
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 3 limes juiced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon coriander
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • corn and/or flour tortillas

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Instructions

  • Prepare & slice/dice the chicken. Put in a gallon Ziploc bag.
  • Slice the peppers and onion - add them to the chicken, set aside.
  • Combine the remaining ingredients; oil, lime juice, cumin, paprika, cilantro, garlic, salt & pepper into a small bowl, whisk to combine.
  • Pour marinade over chicken and peppers, seal tightly and mix the marinade throughout the bag to combine.
  • Put the bag into a large bowl (just in case it springs a leak!). Flip the bag a couple of times to distribute the marinade.
  • On a hot grill or with a heavy fry pan, heat to medium/medium-high and fry until the veggie are just crisp and the chicken is cooked thru.

Nutrition

Calories: 229kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 532mg | Potassium: 295mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1130IU | Vitamin C: 58.7mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 1.7mg
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Here's a couple more ideas for you! Serve some salsa alongside, try my Pico de Gallo and Mango Salsa, yum!

Having a party? Start your fiesta off with a bang by serving Chicken Fajitas! Crowd pleasing meal great for a party or for a fun night at home, flavorful and fabulous!
Having a party? Start your fiesta off with a bang by serving Chicken Fajitas! Crowd pleasing meal great for a party or for a fun night at home, flavorful and fabulous!

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  1. Deanna

    September 04, 2017 at 11:37 am

    5 stars
    Give me a good chicken fajita and a margarita any day!! These look soo good! Ole!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      September 05, 2017 at 10:02 am

      Got everything you need right there for a great party - ole right back at ya! 😀 Thanks Deanna!!!

      Reply
  2. Jennifer A Stewart

    September 04, 2017 at 10:26 am

    I love fajitas so much and order them at the restaurant, mostly because I love the sizzling sound they make when they bring them out on the o hot pan. But they are also a great way to feed a crowd!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      September 05, 2017 at 10:01 am

      I so agree Jennifer, I LOVE that sizzle! So much fun - I need to get one of those pans, that would make it that much more fun - thank you so much for stopping by!!

      Reply
  3. Aunt Bee

    September 04, 2017 at 7:41 am

    5 stars
    Chicken Fajitas are a family favorite over here! I have to try your recipe. It looks DELICIOUS!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      September 04, 2017 at 9:18 am

      Thank you so much, I appreciate the compliment! Enjoy the fajitas, it's one of our favorites!!!

      Reply
  4. Michaela Kenkel

    September 03, 2017 at 7:49 pm

    5 stars
    These are amazing!! Adding them to the menu plan this week!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      September 03, 2017 at 10:35 pm

      Wonderful Michaela - enjoy! Fajitas are one of our favorite meals!!!

      Reply
  5. Madi

    September 03, 2017 at 12:22 pm

    5 stars
    Chicken fajitas are a favorite of mine! I can't wait to try your version, they look great!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      September 03, 2017 at 2:34 pm

      Yum, yum, yum - you'll love these Madi, enjoy!!!

      Reply
  6. Christie

    September 03, 2017 at 11:30 am

    5 stars
    I'm a total fajita hoor. If they're on the menu I will order them. Can't wait to make these at home!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      September 03, 2017 at 2:34 pm

      I know right? Love a great fajita - yum!!!

      Reply
  7. Michelle

    September 03, 2017 at 10:13 am

    I'm loving your chicken fajitas...that's one dinner everyone here can always agree on! And I love the rest of the dinner...makes life easier when it's all planned out for you!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      September 03, 2017 at 2:36 pm

      Thanks Michelle! Same here, everyone loves fajitas such a great meal!

      Reply
  8. Sandra Shaffer

    September 03, 2017 at 9:17 am

    5 stars
    What a delicious menu! I think I'll make your chicken fajitas to take to work for lunch this week. Easy and so flavorful! I'll have to wait for the margarita for after work 🙂

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      September 03, 2017 at 2:37 pm

      I love that idea Sandra - why not use the leftovers for lunches, brilliant! Enjoy!!!

      Reply
  9. Dan from Platter Talk

    September 01, 2017 at 6:45 pm

    5 stars
    Very nicely done and beautifully photographed! I love fajitas and for some unknown reason I've never made them. I love the use of lime juice in this recipe; I can only imagine how great this must have tasted!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      September 03, 2017 at 2:37 pm

      Thank you Dan, I think it's time for you to make some fajitas! I'm sure the boys will love them!!!

      Reply
  10. Lisa@Lisa's Dinnertime Dish

    September 01, 2017 at 7:27 am

    I love fajitas and your marinade sounds so delicious! I also love all of your great ideas for using the leftovers, I'd make a double batch just to be sure I had enough for leftovers!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      September 03, 2017 at 2:28 pm

      Thanks Lisa, it's such a yummy dish and if you can enjoy it again with a twist? Always a winner. Thank you so much for stopping by!

      Reply
  11. Julie

    August 31, 2017 at 6:41 pm

    5 stars
    I love a great Fajita and you sure have a knack for putting this kind of dish together! Thank you for putting my beans in there. That is definitely a meal that I'd love to have on my table!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      September 03, 2017 at 2:32 pm

      Thanks Julie! Those beans really round out a great meal - I just love Mexican food!

      Reply

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