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Sizzling Chicken Fajita Skillet | 25-Min Family Crowd Dinner

Quick Sizzling Chicken Fajita Skillet 25 Min Family Dinner

Sizzling chicken fajita skillet ready in 25 minutes. Easy family crowd dinner with peppers and onions. Try this weeknight crowd pleaser tonight.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Easy Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 385

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb chicken breast, sliced into thin strips
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large red bell pepper, sliced into strips
  • 1 large yellow bell pepper, sliced into strips
  • 1 large onion, sliced into strips
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 8 flour tortillas

Method
 

  1. Slice your chicken breast into thin, uniform strips about 1/4-inch thick. Pat them dry with paper towels to ensure proper browning. Combine cumin, chili powder, paprika, cayenne, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl, then toss the chicken with half this spice mixture.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken strips and cook for 5-6 minutes without stirring until the bottom develops a golden crust. Stir and cook another 3-4 minutes until mostly cooked through. Transfer to a plate temporarily.
  3. In the same skillet, add sliced peppers and onion along with minced garlic. Sauté for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally until vegetables soften and develop slight color. The peppers should still have a bit of crunch for textural contrast.
  4. Return the sizzling chicken fajita skillet contents back to the pan along with remaining spice mixture. Pour in chicken broth and lime juice, stirring everything together. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the liquid reduces slightly and flavors meld beautifully.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in fresh cilantro. Taste and adjust salt and lime juice if needed. The dish should smell incredibly aromatic and taste vibrant, not heavy or overly spiced.