on Apr 26, 2016, Updated Feb 08, 2023 35 Comments Looking for more easy Tex-Mex-inspired dinner ideas? I think you’ll like my Steak Fajitas, Easy Sheet Pan Nachos, and Quick Weeknight Tacos. Chicken Fajitas are one of my family’s favorite dishes! This Chicken Fajitas recipe with sizzling chicken, colorful peppers, and onions in a flavorful homemade marinade is a classic dish that is so easy to make at home! Ready in minutes, it’s a perfect busy weeknight supper as well as a fun weekend meal! While these fajitas come together in a snap, my recipe can be prepped a bit ahead to make it even faster to get supper on the table!
How to Make the Best Chicken Fajitas
To make this classic dish, you’ll need the following:
Ingredients
Chicken – I use 2 pounds of skinless, boneless chicken breasts that have been sliced into thin strips. You can also use tenderloins or another cut of boneless chicken. Just make sure it is cut into uniform pieces. Peppers – I like to use one red and one yellow or green medium pepper that has been deseeded and sliced into thin strips. Onion – you’ll need one medium onion sliced into thin strips.
Marinade ingredients
My zesty marinade is full of flavor, which makes this recipe scrumptious!
Olive oil Lemon juice Chili powder Ground cumin Cayenne pepper Kosher salt Black pepper Garlic
Optional: You may use 1 teaspoon Stone House Seasoning instead of the salt, pepper, and garlic.
Sides to Serve with Chicken Fajitas
I often serve my Instant Pot Brown Rice, White Rice, or Cilantro Lime Rice with my fajitas. I also love to serve with my Perfect Queso or my Guacamole and tortilla chips.
Storage Tips
To make ahead. Even though this can be made at home in minutes, I still like to make my chicken fajitas recipe even easier – and quicker. This makes a wonderful meal prep recipe. To store leftovers. Chicken Fajitas can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days after they are cooked. This is the food safety limit of time in the fridge for cooked chicken, so if you are not going to eat the cooked fajitas in a couple of days, you should freeze them according to the Freezer directions to follow. Make sure the chicken fajitas are stored in air tight bags or containers when placing in the fridge. When ready to serve, reheat on the stove at medium heat until warmed throughout. You can also reheat in the microwave on 80% power in 30-45 second increments, depending on the wattage of your microwave. To freeze. These make a delicious freezer meal. Cook and cool completely. Portion into airtight, freezer-safe container(s) or bag(s). Freeze up to 3 months. To serve. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat in a skillet on the stove at medium heat until warmed throughout. You can also reheat in the microwave on 80% power in 30-45 second increments, depending on the wattage of your microwave.
More Favorite Spicy Recipes
Beef Enchiladas Chicken Enchiladas Beef Enchilada Dip Easy Tacos with Homemade Taco Seasoning Black Bean Chili Taco Soup Here’s my Chicken Fajitas recipe. Make them soon! Enjoy!Robyn xo From the Add a Pinch recipe archives. Originally published 2015.
