Easy Skillet Chicken Fajita Recipe with Tex-Mex Flavor

Loida Tamayo
Jul 17
2 min read

Whether it’s a rainy Tuesday or a packed weeknight with hungry kids staring at you, this recipe gets dinner on the table in under 30 minutes — and no one has to know you threw it together between emails and laundry. 😅

Why You’ll Love This Easy Chicken Fajitas Recipe

These chicken fajitas are juicy, sizzling, and bursting with bold Tex-Mex flavor. And the best part? You don’t need a grill! Just one skillet, one seasoning packet, and dinner is done. It’s family-approved, easy to make, and perfect for busy weeknights.

🛒 Ingredients

This recipe makes enough for four people. Here’s what you’ll need:

1 ½ pounds of chicken breast, cut into strips
1 small onion — sliced into wedges
2 bell peppers — thinly sliced
2 tablespoons of oil, divided
1 packet of Tex-Mex at Home Chicken Fajita Seasoning

🔥 Let’s Cook

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Add sliced onions and bell peppers. Cook for 3–4 minutes until slightly charred and just soft. Remove and set aside.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the pan.
Add chicken strips and cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Sprinkle the Tex-Mex at Home Chicken Fajita Seasoning into the pan and stir to coat all the chicken evenly.
Return the veggies to the skillet. Stir everything together and cook another 2–3 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.

Photo of final product, chicken fajitas with onion and bell pepper slices.

🌮 Time to Eat

Grab your warm tortillas and load them up with the sizzling fajita mix. Top it off with salsa, guacamole, cheese — whatever your heart desires. And if you're feeling extra, serve with a side of rice made with our Tex-Mex at Home Rice Seasoning for the perfect pairing.

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