Mexican Chicken Fajitas
A flavorful and spicy dish made with chicken, peppers, onions, and a hint of cumin. Serve with warm flour tortillas and your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
- ●1 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into thin strips
- ●1 1 large onion, sliced
- ●2 2 large bell peppers, sliced
- ●2 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- ●1 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ●1 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ●1 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ●1/2 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- ●1/4 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ●to taste Salt and pepper, to taste
- ●8 8 small flour tortillas
- ●to taste Optional toppings: avocado, sour cream, shredded cheese, cilantro, salsa
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until browned, about 5-6 minutes.
- 3
Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- 4
Add the sliced onions and bell peppers to the skillet and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute.
- 6
Add the cumin, chili powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper to the skillet and cook for 1 minute.
- 7
Return the chicken to the skillet and stir to combine with the vegetables and spices.
- 8
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 9
Warm the flour tortillas by wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwaving for 20-30 seconds.
- 10
Assemble the fajitas by placing a portion of the chicken and vegetable mixture onto a tortilla and topping with your desired toppings.
- 11
Serve immediately and enjoy!