Description
Chicken Fajita Tacos are a quick and flavorful meal featuring tender chicken thighs seasoned with fajita spices, sautéed with crisp bell peppers and onions, and served warm in soft flour tortillas. This easy-to-make recipe combines bold flavors and textures, making it perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken & Seasoning
- 1.5 pounds chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning (or 1 fajita seasoning packet)
Vegetables
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced into 1/4 inch thick pieces
- 1 medium-sized white onion, sliced into 1/4 inch thick pieces
Other
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided)
- Flour tortillas, for serving
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Cut the chicken thighs into smaller bite-sized pieces and place them in a bowl. Add all of the fajita seasoning and stir well to coat the chicken thoroughly. Set aside while prepping the vegetables.
- Prepare the Vegetables: Slice the green bell pepper and white onion into roughly 1/4 inch thick pieces to ensure even cooking and maintain some crunch.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet or pan over medium-high heat with 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. When the oil shimmers and is hot, add the seasoned chicken. Cook for 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally to brown evenly and cook through.
- Cook the Vegetables: Remove the cooked chicken from the pan and set aside. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the pan, heat until shimmering, then add the sliced bell pepper and onion. Sauté for 4-5 minutes over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally to keep the vegetables crisp and vibrant.
- Combine and Serve: Turn off the heat and return the cooked chicken to the pan with the vegetables. Stir everything together to blend the flavors. Serve the chicken fajita mixture piping hot in warmed flour tortillas for a delicious taco meal.
Notes
- Chicken Fajita Tacos are a delicious and easy meal go-to when food needs to hit the table quickly.
- A homemade fajita seasoning mix shines in this recipe, but a packaged fajita seasoning packet works beautifully for convenience.
- Adjust the cooking times slightly if you prefer softer or crunchier vegetables.
- Flour tortillas can be warmed in a skillet or microwave before serving for best flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 454 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 234 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 167 mg
