Chipotle Chicken Fajitas
Chipotle Chicken Fajitas are a flavorful and vibrant dish that brings together tender, marinated chicken, colorful bell peppers, and sweet onions all wrapped in soft tortillas. Perfect for gatherings, this quick and easy recipe takes less than 30 minutes to prepare, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or festive occasions. Enjoy the smoky chipotle flavor that will have everyone asking for more!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1/2 cup chipotle sauce
- 1 cup sliced bell peppers (red, yellow, green)
- 1 medium onion (sliced)
- 6 tortillas (flour or corn)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Slice the chicken into strips. In a bowl, combine chipotle sauce, lime juice, cumin powder, and garlic powder; coat the chicken and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté sliced bell peppers and onions for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Push veggies aside and add marinated chicken strips to the pan. Cook until golden brown on all sides (6-8 minutes).
- Stir vegetables with cooked chicken until blended well.
- Warm tortillas in another pan over low heat until pliable.
- Assemble fajitas with chicken and vegetable mixture on tortillas; garnish with cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fajita
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For a twist, substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu. Customize seasoning blends to suit your taste preferences.