Spiced Chicken Fajitas with Bell Peppers and Onions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-02 · Updated 2026-04-02

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Tender chicken strips sizzling with colorful bell peppers and onions, seasoned with smoky spices and served with warm tortillas for a classic Tex-Mex dinner. This Mexican recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs Boneless chicken breasts, Mixed bell peppers, Yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Mexican cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, cut into 1/2-inch strips Boneless chicken breasts
2, thinly sliced Mixed bell peppers
1 medium, thinly sliced Yellow onion
2 tbsp Olive oil
1 tsp Ground cumin
1 tsp Chili powder
1/2 tsp Garlic powder
1, juiced Lime
1/2 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Black pepper
8, warmed Flour tortillas

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Instructions

Step 1: Toss chicken strips with 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper in a bowl until evenly coated.
Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and cooked through; remove and set aside.
Step 3: Add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to the skillet, then add sliced bell peppers and onions; cook for 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp and slightly charred, stirring occasionally.
Step 4: Return chicken to skillet with peppers and onions; add 1 tbsp lime juice and stir to combine; cook for 1 minute until heated through, then serve with warmed tortillas.