Fajitas

Sizzling, flavorful, and easy-to-make classic Mexican fajitas perfect for any weeknight!

⏱Prep: 20 min

🔥Cook: 25 min

⏲Total: 45 min

🍽4 servings

Non-Vegetarian

Ingredients

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1.5 lbs chicken breast or skirt steak, thinly sliced
3 bell peppers (red, yellow, green), thinly sliced
1 large onion, thinly sliced
2 tbsp olive oil
1 packet (1 oz) fajita seasoning OR homemade blend (1 tbsp chili powder, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, salt and pepper to taste)
1/4 cup lime juice
8-10 flour or corn tortillas
Optional toppings: salsa, guacamole, sour cream, cilantro, extra lime wedges

Step-by-step

In a large bowl, combine sliced chicken/steak with 1 tbsp olive oil, lime juice, and fajita seasoning. Marinate for at least 15 minutes, or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
Heat the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat.
Add the sliced bell peppers and onions to the hot skillet. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp and slightly charred. Remove vegetables from the skillet and set aside.
Increase heat to high. Add the marinated chicken/steak to the skillet in a single layer (cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding). Cook for 3-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through and nicely seared.
Return the cooked vegetables to the skillet with the meat. Toss everything together to combine and heat through for 1-2 minutes.
Warm the tortillas according to package directions (microwave, oven, or dry skillet).
Serve the sizzling fajita mixture immediately with warm tortillas and your favorite toppings.

Per serving

Make it last

Refrigerator 3-4 days

Store cooked fajita filling (meat and vegetables) in an airtight container. Keep tortillas separate.

Freezer Up to 2 months

Freeze cooked fajita filling (meat and vegetables) in a freezer-safe bag or container. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

Reheat Stovetop/Microwave

Reheat filling in a skillet over medium heat until warmed through, or microwave in short bursts. Warm tortillas separately.

Don’t overcrowd the pan when cooking the meat; this ensures a good sear instead of steaming. Cook in batches if needed.
For extra flavor, use a cast-iron skillet to get that authentic sizzle and char.
Warm your tortillas just before serving to make them pliable and delicious.
Customize your seasoning! Add a pinch of cayenne for heat or smoked paprika for a deeper flavor.