Tender chicken, bold peppers, and zesty lime crema deliver a fresh, colorful Tex-Mex skillet meal for any night.
# What You Need:
→ For the Chicken Fajitas
01 - 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
04 - 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
05 - 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
06 - 1 large red onion, thinly sliced
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
09 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
10 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
11 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
12 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
13 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
14 - Juice of 1 lime
→ For the Lime Crema
15 - 1/2 cup sour cream
16 - Zest and juice of 1 lime
17 - 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, finely chopped
18 - Pinch of salt
→ For Serving
19 - 8 small flour or corn tortillas, warmed
20 - Fresh cilantro leaves (optional), for garnish
21 - Lime wedges
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a small bowl, combine chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
02 - Place chicken strips in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with the prepared spice blend. Toss thoroughly to ensure even coating.
03 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken strips and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 6 minutes until lightly browned and fully cooked. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.
04 - In the same skillet, add all sliced bell peppers and red onion. Sauté for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are softened and developing slight char. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 additional minute.
05 - Return cooked chicken to the skillet with sautéed vegetables. Squeeze the juice of 1 lime over the mixture and toss well. Heat together for 1 to 2 minutes until ingredients are combined and warmed through.
06 - In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream, lime zest, lime juice, finely chopped cilantro, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
07 - Heat tortillas in a dry skillet for several seconds on each side or wrap in foil and warm in the oven until pliable.
08 - Layer chicken and vegetable mixture into warm tortillas. Drizzle generously with lime crema and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and lime wedges as desired.
