Garcia's Smoked Paprika Chicken Fajitas

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-04 · Updated 2026-04-04

Tender chicken strips sizzled with bell peppers and onions in a smoky paprika-infused sauce, inspired by the top Hispanic surname and language data. This mexican-inspired quick meals (high protein) ready in about 35 minutes pairs chicken breast, medium bell peppers, large red onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken breast
• 2 medium bell peppers
• 1 large red onion
• 2 tsp smoked paprika
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 lime
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Slice 1 lb chicken breast into 1/2-inch thick strips and toss with 2 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp salt, and 3 minced garlic cloves. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
2. Step 2: Thinly slice 2 medium bell peppers and 1 large red onion into strips. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over high heat until shimmering, then add the chicken and cook for 5 minutes until golden and cooked through, removing to a plate.
3. Step 3: Add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to the skillet, then cook the pepper and onion strips for 6 minutes until crisp-tender and slightly caramelized. Stir in 1/2 tsp chili powder and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Return chicken to the skillet with 1/4 cup lime juice (from 1 lime), tossing to coat. Cook for 1 more minute until heated through, then serve immediately with warm tortillas.