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Chicken and Bell Pepper Fajitas Sizzle in Cast Iron Skillet on Tabletop Next to Small Bowls of Salsa and Cilantro
Easy Chicken Fajitas
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
45 mins
 
Servings: 4
Calories: 507 kcal
Author: Maria Marlowe
Ingredients
  • 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 4 bell peppers red, orange, yellow or mix, 1/4-inch slices
  • 1 large onion quartered, 1/4-inch slices
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • ¼ tsp. salt
  • 8 tortillas
Marinade
Garnishes
  • Cilantro
  • Lime
  • Salsa
  • Hot sauce
  • Sour Cream
  • Avocado
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. If chicken breast is more than 1-inch thick, lay it on cutting board and cover with sheet of parchment paper. Use small pan to flatten/pound chicken to 1-inch thickness. (Note: This will ensure quick and even cooking.) Arrange chicken in baking dish or cast iron skillet.
  3. In mixing bowl, whisk together all marinade ingredients and brush on all sides of chicken until fully coated. Cover dish and marinate 10 minutes.
  4. On sheet pan, place sliced onion and peppers, sprinkle with 1 tablespoon oil and ¼ teaspoon salt and toss to coat.
  5. In oven, place sheet pan with peppers and onion and uncovered dish with chicken; bake 25 minutes or until veggies are tender and chicken reaches internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
  6. Prep tortillas by placing each in turns in warm, dry pan, about 30-60 seconds per side.
  7. Slice or shred chicken into rough strips in baking dish and add peppers and onions. Toss to combine. Serve with tortillas and garnishes of choice.
Recipe Notes

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Nutrition Facts
Easy Chicken Fajitas
Amount Per Serving
Calories 507 Calories from Fat 198
% Daily Value*
Fat 22g34%
Saturated Fat 5g25%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
Monounsaturated Fat 11g
Cholesterol 75mg25%
Sodium 1035mg43%
Potassium 1009mg29%
Carbohydrates 49g16%
Fiber 8g32%
Sugar 10g11%
Protein 32g64%
Vitamin A 4845IU97%
Vitamin C 175mg212%
Calcium 158mg16%
Iron 5mg28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.