Description
Chicken Fajita Tacos are a quick and flavorful meal featuring tender, seasoned chicken thighs sautéed with crisp bell peppers and onions, served in warm flour tortillas. This easy recipe uses a simple fajita seasoning that brings a burst of Tex-Mex flavor, perfect for a weeknight dinner or casual gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning (or 1 fajita seasoning packet)
- 1.5 pounds chicken thighs
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 medium-sized white onion
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided)
To Serve
- Flour tortillas
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and place in a bowl. Add the fajita seasoning and stir thoroughly to coat each piece evenly. Set aside while you prep the vegetables.
- Slice Vegetables: Slice the green bell pepper and white onion into roughly 1/4 inch thick strips, aiming for uniform thickness to ensure even cooking.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil shimmers, add the seasoned chicken pieces. Cook for 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and slightly browned.
- Remove Chicken: Transfer the cooked chicken from the pan to a plate and set aside to keep warm.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the pan and let it heat until shimmering. Add the sliced bell pepper and onion. Cook over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally to soften them slightly while maintaining some crispness.
- Combine and Serve: Turn off the heat and return the cooked chicken to the pan with the vegetables. Stir everything together to combine and warm through. Serve hot with warm flour tortillas for assembling your fajita tacos.
Notes
- This recipe is a quick weeknight meal option when you need something satisfying and flavorful fast.
- Homemade fajita seasoning enhances flavor, but a packaged fajita mix works well for convenience.
- You can customize by adding toppings like sour cream, guacamole, or shredded cheese according to preference.
- Use chicken breasts as an alternative if preferred, adjusting cooking time accordingly.
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
