Chicken Fajitas with Lime Crema (Printable Version)

Tender chicken, peppers, and onions finished with tangy lime crema for a satisfying Tex-Mex meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken Fajitas

01 - 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
04 - 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
05 - 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
06 - 1 large red onion, thinly sliced
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
09 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
10 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
11 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
12 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
13 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
14 - Juice of 1 lime

→ Lime Crema

15 - 1/2 cup sour cream
16 - Zest and juice of 1 lime
17 - 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, finely chopped
18 - Pinch of salt

→ For Serving

19 - 8 small flour or corn tortillas, warmed
20 - Fresh cilantro leaves, optional
21 - Lime wedges

# Directions:

01 - In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
02 - Place sliced chicken breasts in a large bowl, drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, and sprinkle with the prepared seasoning mix. Toss thoroughly for even coating.
03 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned chicken strips and sauté for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally until cooked through and lightly browned. Remove from skillet and set aside.
04 - In the same skillet, add sliced red, yellow, and green bell peppers along with red onion. Sauté for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring often, until vegetables are softened and starting to char at the edges. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute longer.
05 - Return cooked chicken to the skillet with vegetables. Squeeze juice of 1 lime over the mixture and toss to combine. Warm through for 1 to 2 minutes.
06 - While chicken and peppers are cooking, whisk together sour cream, lime zest, lime juice, finely chopped cilantro, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl until smooth.
07 - Heat tortillas in a dry skillet or wrap them in foil and warm in the oven.
08 - Fill warm tortillas with chicken fajita mixture. Drizzle with lime crema and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and lime wedges as desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Easy to prepare in one pan for minimal cleanup
  • Packed with fresh vegetables and protein for a balanced meal
  • Fragrant spices deliver classic Tex-Mex flavor
  • Lime crema takes five minutes but delivers zesty creaminess
  • Customizable with gluten-free tortillas and lighter crema options
02 -
  • High in protein making it satisfying for dinner or meal prep
  • Easily made gluten-free with corn tortillas for dietary needs
  • Fajitas reheat and freeze well with minimal loss of texture
03 -
  • Preheat the skillet sufficiently so the chicken and peppers get a slight char without steaming
  • Cut the peppers and onions uniformly for even cooking and prettier presentation
  • Never skip the fresh lime it balances the warmth of the spices and brings everything together
  • Cilantro leaves do not only add color they brighten the flavor in every bite
  • Letting kids build their own fajitas always keeps dinner fun and fuss-free
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