Plento Pasto CookbookClassic Chicken Fajitas
⏱ 30 min
🍽 Serves 4
≈ $16.25 ($4.06/serving)
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Why this fits a family on a budget
This is the sizzling skillet fajita that has anchored weeknight dinner tables since the 1980s — simple spiced chicken, peppers, and onions wrapped in a flour tortilla. It comes together in 30 minutes with pantry staples and lets kids customize their own plate, which means everyone actually eats.
Ingredients
• 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 whole green bell pepper
• 1 whole red bell pepper
• 1 whole yellow onion
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1.5 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder
• 0.5 tsp paprika
• 0.75 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 8 whole flour tortillas (8-inch)
• 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 0.5 cup salsa
Instructions
1. Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips, about 1/4-inch thick, cutting against the grain. Slice the bell peppers and onion into similar-sized strips. In a bowl, toss the chicken with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 1-2 minutes. Add the seasoned chicken strips in a single layer and cook without stirring for 3-4 minutes until golden brown on one side. Flip and cook another 2-3 minutes until chicken is cooked through with no pink remaining (internal temp 165°F). Transfer chicken to a plate and cover loosely with foil.
3. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced onion and bell peppers and cook, stirring occasionally, for 4-5 minutes until softened and lightly charred at the edges. Return the chicken to the pan, drizzle with lime juice, and toss everything together for 1 minute to combine. Remove from heat.
4. Warm the flour tortillas by wrapping the stack in a damp paper towel and microwaving for 45-60 seconds, or heating them one at a time in a dry skillet over medium heat for 20-30 seconds per side until soft and pliable.
5. Serve the chicken and pepper mixture directly from the skillet. Set out shredded cheese, sour cream, and salsa on the table so everyone can build their own fajitas.
Contains: gluten, dairy. Always double-check labels for your household's allergies.
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