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    Home » Recipes » Chicken

    Chicken Fajita Skillet Tacos

    First Published: February 17, 2022 . Last Modified: July 1, 2023 lisa6 Comments This post may contain affiliate links

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    Chicken Fajita Tacos are sizzling with flavor. Seasoned chicken is paired with sauteed onions and peppers for a mildly spicy Mexican meal that's easy to prepare. This chicken fajita skillet cooks quickly for a delicious weeknight meal.

    Three flour tortillas filled with chicken fajitas, sautéed peppers and onions on a dark plate.

    Our family often has taco night. We can never get enough tacos. I like to make things a bit on the healthy side, and these fajita tacos fit the bill. What could be better than making a taco dinner with only one skillet? This chicken fajita tacos recipe is the perfect easy dinner idea!

    What Is A Fajita Taco?

    Fajitas, tacos, burritos, fajita tacos. It can be hard to keep up with the nuanced differences in these Mexican staples, so you may be wondering what makes this a chicken fajita taco as opposed to just chicken fajitas or just a taco.

    Fajitas - The term 'fajita' comes from the Spanish word faja, which means little belt. Usually, fajita refers to a filling option made of thin strips of seasoned meat and grilled vegetables. It's an excellent cooking method for tougher cuts of meat.

    Taco – A taco is more of a serving method. Essentially, tacos are like sandwiches. Chopped meat and vegetables are served in soft corn or flour shell. Tacos are usually topped with shredded lettuce and tomato, whereas fajitas are not.

    So fajita tacos are essentially sandwiches filled with fajita meat and served taco style.

    Ingredients Needed

    ingredients needed for chicken fajita skillet recipe
    • Seasonings – A combination of chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder and salt will season the chicken perfectly. You can also use a store bought taco seasoning or fajita blend.
    • Chicken – I used boneless, skinless chicken breast. You could use chicken tenders or boneless, skinless chicken thighs if you prefer dark meat. But you may need to adjust the cooking time.
    • Olive Oil – Or use your prefered light, neutral-flavored oil.
    • Onion – I like yellow or red onion but use what you have on hand. Or if you aren't an onion fan, you could add extra peppers and some onion powder instead.
    • Red or Green Bell Peppers – Choose any color or use a combination.
    • Poblano Pepper – Poblano adds a mild spice. You can omit if your prefer.
    • Tortillas – I like taco sized flour tortillas. Use corn tortillas for a gluten free meal. Serve the tortillas warm.
    • Toppings – Serve with a variety of toppings like salsa, sour cream, guacamole, shredded cheddar cheese, fresh cilantro, a squeeze of lime juice from lime wedges and more. Your favorite taco toppings will work in this recipe. 
    chicken and different colored peppers in a cast iron pan,

    How to Make a Chicken Fajita Skillet

    1. Mix the spices and salt in a small bowl. Set aside ¼ of the mixture and rub the rest on the chicken breast.
    2. Heat a large skillet on medium-high heat and cook the seasoned chicken until the internal temp reaches 165 degrees. Set aside.
    3. Cut the onion and peppers into thin strips.
    4. Remove the tender chicken from the pan, then season and cook veggies.
    5. Slice the cooked chicken fajita meat into thin strips then return to the pan with the vegetables until all is well cooked. Mix well.
    6. Heat tortillas and fill them with the chicken mixture. Serve with your favorite toppings.
    process of making a fajita taco skillet
    chicken fajita taco

    Tips for Making Fajita Tacos

    • Select chicken breasts that are similar in size.
    • Trim chicken of excess fat.
    • If necessary, pound chicken breasts to an even thickness.
    • Pat the chicken dry before seasoning.
    • Reserve some of the seasoning to add to the veggies.
    • Cook the chicken to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
    • Slice the veggies while the chicken cooks.
    • Allow the chicken to rest before slicing against the grain into strips.

    Variations

    • Gluten Free - You can eliminate the soft flour tortillas and serve over rice for an easy meal. Or substitute lettuce leaves for the taco shells make a lower carb meal.
    • Healthy Salad - Serve the chicken fajita mixture on a bed of greens to make a chicken fajita salad that is healthy, low carb and also gluten free.
    • Change Up the Protein - Try using steak, ground beef or shrimp for a whole new meal.

    If you like cooking chicken in a cast iron skillet, also try this juicy one-pan chicken breast recipe.

    Storage and Leftovers

    These delicious chicken fajita tacos store well but make sure to store the chicken and fajita veggies separate from the tortillas. The chicken and vegetables should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator while the tortillas should be tightly wrapped in plastic wrap and kept in a cool pantry or bread bin.

    Once you reheat the chicken strips and fajita vegetables, you can make the tacos. Leftovers should not be kept for more than 3 days.

    chicken fajita tacos topped with guacamole

    This chicken fajita skillet is fun, frugal, and flavorful, no matter how you fill them, top them, or serve them. How do you like your Chicken Fajita Tacos?

    Serving Suggestions

    These tacos are a meal in themselves but here are a few extras that go great with them.

    • Super Easy Mexican Guacamole
    • Black Beans and Corn Salsa
    • Pico de Gallo by Fantabulosity
    • Easy Cilantro Lime Rice from The Suburban Soapbox

    If you like this chicken fajita skillet, please leave a 5-star rating below.

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    RECIPE

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    Skillet Chicken Fajita Tacos

    Chicken and veggies are coated with a fajita seasoning then cooked to perfection in a cast iron skillet. Serve on soft warm tortillas and top with your favorite toppings.
     
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time25 minutes mins
    Course: Dinner Entree
    Cuisine: Mexican, southwestern
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 384kcal
    Cost: $10

    Equipment

    • cast iron skillet

    Ingredients

    • 1 teaspoon chili powder
    • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
    • 1 teaspoon cumin
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 3 small chicken breasts
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
    • 1 medium yellow onion
    • 3 medium bell peppers
    • 1 small poblano pepper
    • 12 flour tortillas (taco sized)
    • toppings like salsa, sour cream, guacamole, etc

    Instructions

    • Combine spices and salt in a small bowl. Rub most of it it on the chicken breast but reserve ¼ of it for the veggies.
    • Preheat skillet to medium heat and add half of the oil. Cook your chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temp reaches 165 degrees. Remove chicken to a plate when cooked.
    • While chicken is cooking, peel onions and seed and core peppers. Cut into thin strips. After the chicken is removed from the pan, add the remaining oil and veggies to skillet. Sprinkle with reserved seasoning. Saute for about 10 minutes until they start to wilt and carmelize.
    • While the vegetables cook, slice the chicken into thin strips then add them to the vegetables until all is well cooked. Mix well.
    • Heat tortillas and fill them with the chicken mixture. Serve with your favorite toppings.

    Notes

    Note: Nutrition information is for tacos without any toppings added.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 384kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 940mg | Potassium: 710mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2210IU | Vitamin C: 89mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 3mg

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    Comments

    1. Tara says

      February 25, 2022 at 11:10 pm

      5 stars
      Oh yum! Such amazing flavors with all those seasonings! I love how easily the tacos come together in less than 30 minutes.

      Reply
    2. Mirlene says

      February 26, 2022 at 1:20 am

      5 stars
      The seasonings in this chicken fajitas are so flavorful! This is perfect for our taco tuesday nights for my family.

      Reply
    3. Ieva says

      February 26, 2022 at 3:14 am

      A brilliant mix of spices! Just the right amount of heat for us! Definitely recommend this recipe! Easy and extremely tasty!

      Reply
    4. Claudia Lamascolo says

      February 26, 2022 at 6:53 am

      5 stars
      These look fabulous I have never made them before and you've inspired me with your mouth-watering photos! I cant wait to make this!

      Reply
    5. Julia says

      February 26, 2022 at 7:10 am

      5 stars
      Im such a fan of fajita recipes and this chicken fajita is definitely a keeper! Love the spicy kick from poblano pepper!

      Reply
    6. Tavo says

      February 26, 2022 at 11:48 am

      5 stars
      Super yummy and easy to make! this was our dinner last night, and everyone was delighted!

      Reply

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