• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Good Cheap Eats
  • About
    • Welcome to the Good Cheap Eats Kitchen
    • Media
    • Privacy Policy
    • Disclosure
    • Contact Me
  • Members Only
    • Login
    • Club Homepage
    • Club Resource Library
    • Downloads
    • Live Club Events
  • Recipe Index
  • Blog
  • SHOP
    • Purchases
    • Cookbooks
    • Planner
    • The Good Cheap Eats Club
    • Meal Plans
    • Holiday Helps
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Back to School Recipes
  • Recipes
  • About
  • Start Here
  • Subscribe
  • Shop
  • My Account
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Back to School Recipes
    • Recipes
    • About
    • Start Here
    • Subscribe
    • Shop
    • My Account
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • ×
    Home » Main Dishes » Poultry » Chicken

    Easy Chicken Fajitas

    Published: Mar 23, 2015 · Modified: Jan 31, 2021 by Jessica Fisher

    FacebookTweetPinPrint
    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. For more details, please see our disclosure policy.
    Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

    Pull dinner together in a jiffy with this recipe for Easy Chicken Fajitas. Slices of chicken, onion, and pepper are simply seasoned with cumin, oregano, and garlic for a quick-fix dinner.

    Two Easy Chicken Fajitas on a plate

    When I was a kid, fajitas were merely restaurant fare. If you were lucky to get to go to Don Cuco’s or El Torito and your parents let you order for yourself, sizzling fajitas were delivered to your place. Slices of chicken, onion, and bell pepper piping hot and a foil wrapped packet of tortillas on the side. It was pretty sweet.

    As a teenager, my friends, Jen, Sam, Stephanie, and Kelly, and I explored all kinds of yummy food, either together or vicariously. Oh yes, there was the time when we went to El Torito and Jen told the waiter my name was Mable and that it was my birthday. Nice.

    I don’t think I’ve ever eaten fried ice cream with such guilt.

    We made pita sandwiches with ham and cheese and packed them for lunch to save money. We shared our dinner cooking exploits at school the next day. Kelly’s dad made guacamole out of peas! Sam’s mom bought them all kinds of bagged chips and cookies which I envied. Stephanie’s parents made great nachos.

    I have this very clear memory of Jennifer telling us how to make fajitas in PE class when we were probably supposed to run laps. Jen and fajitas will always be linked in my memory.

    How do I season chicken fajitas?

    These fajitas are a little different than the ones I learned to make back then. I no longer use a package of Fajita Seasoning, instead using my own custom blend from the spice cupboard. And these don’t sizzle quite as hot as those from El Torito, but that’s okay. I like not flaying my skin. 

    For the seasoning I used cumin, garlic powder, oregano, salt and pepper. 

    How to make these easy chicken fajitas

    These fajitas, though, are easy to make and super delicious. My kids gobble them down in no time. Made from a few simple ingredients, they come together quickly — in less than 30 minutes!

    1. Saute your onions. In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil until shimmering. Add the onion and sauté for five minutes.
    2. Cook the peppers. Add the peppers to the pan and cook for another 5 to 7 minutes until the vegetables are tender. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove the vegetables to a dish and cover to keep warm.
    3. Cook the chicken. Add the chicken to the skillet and season with the cumin, garlic, powder, and oregano. Cook until done, tossing frequently, about 5 minutes. Add the vegetables back to the pan. Adjust the seasonings and serve with tortillas and toppings

    skillet of chicken fajitas, corn tortillas, and two fajitas on a plate

    What to serve with chicken fajitas

    You could very easily serve the fajita mixture on a Mexican food buffet, offering different types and sizes of tortillas – you could make your own corn tortillas as well! Serve maybe with some baked rice you made in the oven,  “healthier” refried beans or these easy instant pot black beans .

    And of course don’t forget your regular taco toppings:

    • sour cream
    • a super easy salsa,
    • cheese
    • tomatoes
    • lettuce

    If you have leftovers, they’ll go great in a burrito or atop a salad, but I’m skeptical that there will be leftovers.

    We prefer buying the frozen chicken tenders at Trader Joes. I’ve become very spoiled by this very convenient bag of chicken. The meat never gets tough or too chewy. It’s delicious!

    tortillas on plate topped with fajitas
    Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections
    5 from 1 vote

    Easy Chicken Fajitas

    Pull dinner together in a jiffy with this recipe for Easy Chicken Fajitas. Slices of chicken, onion, and pepper are simply seasoned with cumin, oregano, and garlic for a quick-fix dinner.
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time17 minutes mins
    Total Time27 minutes mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Servings: 6 -8 people
    Calories: 592kcal
    Author: Jessica Fisher
    Prevent your screen from going dark

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 onion sliced
    • 1 red bell pepper sliced
    • 1 green bell pepper sliced
    • salt
    • black pepper
    • 1.5 to 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    • 12 taco-sized flour tortillas
    • taco toppings : such as diced tomato, sour cream, salsa, shredded lettuce, chopped cilantro

    Instructions

    • In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil until shimmering. Add the onion and sauté for five minutes.
    • Add the peppers to the pan and cook for another 5 to 7 minutes until the vegetables are tender. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove the vegetables to a dish and cover to keep warm.
    • Add the chicken to the skillet and season with the cumin, garlic, powder, and oregano. Cook until done, tossing frequently, about 5 minutes. Add the vegetables back to the pan. Adjust the seasonings and serve with tortillas and toppings

    Nutrition

    Calories: 592kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 65g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 167mg | Sodium: 544mg | Potassium: 1197mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 695IU | Vitamin C: 42.7mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 4mg
    Tried this Recipe? Tell us what you think!Your reviews help us develop better recipes and give newcomers the confidence to try your favorites. Scroll down to leave a starred comment.

     chicken fajita tacos on plate

    « Ham and Cheese Salad
    Sausage and Potatoes Recipe with Sour Cream Sauce »
    FacebookTweetPinPrint

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Pamela

      March 30, 2015 at 7:50 pm

      I make this in the crock-pot and it is not dry, the only other thing I add is lime juice – maybe that helps with moisture. Smells divine all day!

      Reply
    2. Vanessa B

      March 28, 2015 at 7:51 pm

      This is a huge hit at my house! I marinate the chicken for several hours and my husband grills it. Yum! We usually have guacamole or black bean salsa with it but lately I’ve been making Avocado Salsa Verde…..AMAZING!

      Reply
    3. karen b

      March 24, 2015 at 6:42 am

      I have started putting my meat, veggies, & seasonings in the crockpot. a little prep & it does the rest. my seasonings are pretty simple also & basically the same as yours. we have done chicken & steak & both delish.

      Reply
      • Jessica Fisher

        March 28, 2015 at 10:26 am

        How do you like the texture of chicken in the crockpot for fajitas? I’ve thought it was dry?

        Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    jessica from good cheap eats

    Hi, I'm Jessica! I believe anyone can prepare delicious meals -- no matter their budget.

    More about me

    another recipe won't change your life. Good Habits will.
    collage of media outlets where good cheap eats has been featured.
    cooking for one
    cooking for many banner
    cooking to freeze banner

    Let's Get Packing!

    • glazed muffin on a small plate with more in the background.
      Perfect Fluffy Bakery Style Vanilla Muffins Recipe
    • green onions added to meal prep salads.
      Meal Prep Salads for Easy Lunches You’ll Want to Eat
    • bowl of dill potato salad on a table with other picnic items.
      Dill Potato Salad
    • overhead shot of a white bowl filled with chicken pasta with peas and tomatoes.
      How to Stop Eating Out
    • salad with turkey, tomatoes, cheese, and fresh herbs in a black meal prep box on a red checked background.
      The Best Salad Toppings
    • close up of BBQ bacon cheeseburger on a white plate with a white background.
      BBQ Bacon Burgers Recipe

    Break Up with Take-Out

    • two black divided meal prep boxes with lettuce leaves on one side and turkey filling on the other.
      30+ Meal Prepped Lunches to Beat Fast Food
    • pizza freezer kit in gallon size ziptop bag.
      Freezer Meal Pizza Kits
    • vegetable fried rice on plate with potstickers
      Vegetable Fried Rice
    • chicken enchilada bake on plate
      60+ Budget-Friendly Mexican Dinner Ideas
    • stack of chocolate baked donuts on beaded glass cake platter.
      The Best Chocolate Baked Donuts (17 cents each)
    • close up of BBQ bacon cheeseburger on a white plate with a white background.
      BBQ Bacon Burgers Recipe

    Footer

    back to top

    About

    • Privacy Policy
    • Disclaimer
    • Terms & Conditions

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    • Contact
    • About

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2023 Good Cheap Eats