Name: Skillet Chicken Fajita Dinner
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Total time: 25 minutes
Yield: 3 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb (450 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, thinly sliced into strips; 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika (or regular paprika); 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder; 0.5 teaspoon onion powder; 0 1/4–1/2 teaspoon cayenne or red pepper flakes (optional, to taste); 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste; 0.5 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil, divided; 1 large onion, thinly sliced; 2 bell peppers (any colors), thinly sliced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons lime juice (about 1 lime) or lemon if needed; 0.25 cup chicken broth or water (optional, for a little sauce); 8 small flour or corn tortillas, warmed; 0 Optional toppings: sliced avocado or guacamole, sour cream or yogurt, shredded cheese, chopped cilantro, lime wedges, salsa

Ingredients

1 lb (450 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, thinly sliced into strips
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (or regular paprika)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4–1/2 teaspoon cayenne or red pepper flakes (optional, to taste)
1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil, divided
1 large onion, thinly sliced
2 bell peppers (any colors), thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons lime juice (about 1 lime) or lemon if needed
1/4 cup chicken broth or water (optional, for a little sauce)
8 small flour or corn tortillas, warmed
Optional toppings: sliced avocado or guacamole, sour cream or yogurt, shredded cheese, chopped cilantro, lime wedges, salsa

Instructions

1
In a bowl, toss the sliced chicken with chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne (if using), 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper. Let sit while you prep veggies — a few minutes builds flavor.
2
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer and sear 3–4 minutes until browned and nearly cooked through. Remove to a plate.
3
Add the remaining 1 tbsp oil to the pan. Sauté sliced onion and bell peppers 4–5 minutes until softened and slightly charred at the edges.
4
Stir in minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
5
Return chicken to the skillet, add lime juice and 1/4 cup broth or water if you want a bit of sauce. Toss everything together and cook 1–2 minutes until chicken is fully cooked and flavors meld.
6
Taste and adjust salt, pepper, or lime. Squeeze extra lime over the top for brightness.
7
Serve hot with warmed tortillas and your favorite toppings — pile the chicken and peppers in the center, add avocado, a dollop of sour cream, a sprinkle of cilantro and a squeeze of lime.

AI-Generated Recipe: This recipe was created by an AI chef. Please verify ingredients, quantities, and cooking times before preparing. Always check for allergens.

Prep:10 minutes

Cook:15 minutes

Total:25 minutes

Servings:3

Skillet Chicken Fajita Dinner

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