Sizzling Chicken Fajitas

Name: Sizzling Chicken Fajitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large yellow onion, sliced into strips; 2 bell peppers, seeded and sliced into strips; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 8 small flour tortillas; Optional toppings like sour cream, salsa, or fresh cilantro

Bring the classic restaurant experience to your own kitchen with these juicy, seasoned chicken fajitas cooked in a hot skillet.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 Mexican· July 15, 2026

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

15 minutes

Total

30 minutes

Serves

There is something so special about the sound and smell of a sizzling skillet coming out of the kitchen. My family loves these chicken fajitas because they are fresh, colorful, and packed with flavor. It is a wonderful way to get everyone excited for dinner.

To get that authentic taste, I recommend using a good cast iron skillet if you have one. Just make sure to get the pan nice and hot before you add the chicken so you get a lovely golden sear on the edges.

Ingredients

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large yellow onion, sliced into strips
2 bell peppers, seeded and sliced into strips
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
8 small flour tortillas
Optional toppings like sour cream, salsa, or fresh cilantro

Instructions

1
In a small bowl, mix together the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to create your seasoning blend.
2
Place your sliced chicken in a bowl and toss it with half of the seasoning blend until it is well coated.
3
Heat the olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat.
4
Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for about 5 to 6 minutes until it is cooked through and browned on the edges. Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.
5
Add the onion and bell peppers to the same skillet. Cook them for about 4 to 5 minutes until they are tender and slightly charred.
6
Sprinkle the remaining seasoning over the vegetables and stir well. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss everything together for another minute to heat through.
7
Serve immediately right from the skillet alongside warm flour tortillas and your favorite toppings.

💡 Tips

Keep your tortillas warm by wrapping them in a clean kitchen towel or foil while the chicken cooks. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days and reheat them gently in a pan.

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