Name: Skillet Chicken Fajitas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: Chicken Fajita Marinade; 4 ounces orange juice; 4 ounces pineapple juice; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1/3 cup oil; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 2 tablespoons homemade fajita seasoning; Skillet Chicken Fajitas; 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast (or thighs); 1 tablespoon oil; 4 ounces onion, sliced; 4 ounces mushrooms, sliced; 6 ounces bell peppers, sliced (red and green); 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons water; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; For Serving; 4 flour tortillas (optional); 2 limes, quartered; Chicken Fajita Toppings; 1 avocado, thinly sliced (or guacamole); 1/4 cup cotija cheese, crumbled; 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro; 1/4 cup pico de gallo (optional)

Description

Skillet Chicken Fajitas are a quick and flavorful dish that brings vibrant Mexican flavors right to your table. With tender marinated chicken, sautéed bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms, these fajitas are customizable to suit any dietary preference, including gluten-free and dairy-free. Served with warm tortillas and a variety of fresh toppings like avocado, cotija cheese, and cilantro, this easy weeknight dinner is sure to please the whole family.

Ingredients

Chicken Fajita Marinade

4 ounces orange juice

4 ounces pineapple juice

2 tablespoons lime juice

1/3 cup oil

1/4 cup soy sauce

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

1 tablespoon minced garlic

2 tablespoons homemade fajita seasoning

Skillet Chicken Fajitas

1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast (or thighs)

1 tablespoon oil

4 ounces onion, sliced

4 ounces mushrooms, sliced

6 ounces bell peppers, sliced (red and green)

2 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons water

1 tablespoon tomato paste

For Serving

4 flour tortillas (optional)

2 limes, quartered

Chicken Fajita Toppings

1 avocado, thinly sliced (or guacamole)

1/4 cup cotija cheese, crumbled

2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

1/4 cup pico de gallo (optional)

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Instructions

Marinate the Chicken: Combine orange juice, pineapple juice, lime juice, oil, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, and fajita seasoning in a bowl. Whisk until combined. Add the chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes (up to overnight).
Cook the Chicken: Heat a tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and cook for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked (165°F). Remove the chicken and let it rest.
Sauté the Vegetables: In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of oil and sauté the onions, mushrooms, and bell peppers for 4-5 minutes. Add butter, water, and tomato paste, then simmer for 2 minutes.
Slice the Chicken: Slice the chicken into thin strips.
Assemble the Fajitas: Warm the tortillas (optional). Place the sliced chicken and sautéed veggies in each tortilla. Add avocado, cotija cheese, cilantro, and pico de gallo. Squeeze lime wedges over the top.

Notes

Vegetarian Option: Skip the chicken and use extra veggies like mushrooms and zucchini.

Spicy Kick: Add jalapeños or chili powder to the marinade or sauté the vegetables with fresh chili.

Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free tortillas.

Dairy-Free: Skip cotija cheese or use dairy-free alternatives.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Skillet
Cuisine: Mexican