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Sizzling chicken strips and colorful bell peppers in a cast iron skillet
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Healthy Skillet Chicken Fajitas

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 320kcal

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs boneless , skinless chicken breast, sliced into strips
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 large red bell pepper, sliced into strips
  • 1 large green bell pepper, sliced into strips
  • 1 large yellow onion, sliced into strips
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon sal t
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 8 small whole wheat tortillas

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Toss chicken strips with half of the spice blend and one tablespoon of olive oil.
  • Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add chicken to the skillet and cook until browned and internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit, approximately 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  • Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the same skillet.
  • Add bell peppers and onions and sauté until tender-crisp, approximately 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the remaining spice blend to the vegetables.
  • Return the chicken to the skillet, drizzle with lime juice, and toss to combine.
  • Serve warm with whole wheat tortillas.