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These Chicken Fajita Tacos are bursting with flavor thanks to tender marinated chicken, sizzling bell peppers, and a blend of smoky spices—all wrapped in warm tortillas and topped with your favorite fixings. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or taco night with friends!

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Chicken Fajita Tacos

Taylor Jackzen
These Chicken Fajita Tacos are bursting with flavor thanks to tender marinated chicken, sizzling bell peppers, and a blend of smoky spices—all wrapped in warm tortillas and topped with your favorite fixings. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or taco night with friends!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs sliced down the middle to make them thinner
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 yellow or orange bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 onion thinly sliced
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 8 small flour or corn tortillas

Optional Toppings

  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1/2 cup tomatoes diced
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 1/2 cup Chihuahua cheese (or Mexican cheese blend) shredded
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, combine the chicken with olive oil, chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and lime juice.
  • Toss until the chicken is well coated. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator, or longer for more flavor.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the marinated chicken to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they are cooked through.
  • Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
  • In the same skillet, add a little more olive oil if needed, then add the sliced bell peppers and onions. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until they are tender-crisp and slightly charred.
  • Once the chicken has rested, cut into small strips.
  • While the chicken and vegetables are cooking, warm the tortillas.
  • Spoon some of the chicken and vegetable mixture onto each tortilla. Add your desired toppings, such as shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced avocado, shredded cheese, sour cream, salsa, and cilantro.
  • Serve the chicken fajita tacos immediately, with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the top if desired.