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Chicken Fajitas from Scratch

Chicken Fajitas, with an easy seasoning made from scratch, are a quick and delicious dinner that the entire family can enjoy.

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As with a lot of my recipes, I started making Chicken Fajitas with a prepackaged seasoning, but after some experimentation came up with my own. Chicken Fajitas can be made in so many ways, with a variety of toppings, so they can suit almost anyone’s tastes.

We didn’t have fajitas much when I was growing up because spicy foods don’t agree well with my dad or with me. I started having them homemade when I met my husband. His mom would make them for us when we were visiting. The packaged seasonings are good, but it would sometimes be too spicy for me.

By making my own seasoning, I can vary the ingredients and make it so it isn’t too spicy for me, but still have enough flavor for everyone else as well. You can adjust the recipe for the seasoning as well to suit the tastes of you and your family.

Chicken Fajitas Step by Step

Ingredients

Seasoning

  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp ground cumin

Fajitas

  • 1 lb chicken breast (boneless, skinless)
  • 1/4 cup orange bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup red bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup yellow bell pepper
  • 1/2 onion
  • 3/4 cup water
  • flour tortilla shells
  • 1 cup cheese
  • desired toppings such as sour cream and avocado

Preparation

Slice all of your vegetables and add them to a medium mixing bowl. I like to use some bell pepper and onion. Of course, as I mentioned, you can use almost anything you would like in a fajita. I know some people like mushrooms and have heard of everything from cloves of garlic to sweet potato to avocado. Again, make them how you and your family will enjoy.

Cut the chicken into bite-sized chunks and place them in the medium mixing bowl with vegetables.

In a small bowl, mix together all of the ingredients for the seasoning. Cover the chicken and vegetables with the fajita seasoning and refrigerate for a few hours to marinade.

Chicken fajita meat and veggies in a mixing bowl with fajita seasoning

In a medium pan, warmed over medium-high heat, pour the chicken and vegetables out. Saute for about 10 minutes, until the chicken is cooked and the vegetables are tender.

Chicken fajita meat and veggies in a cast-iron pan on the stove before cooking

Pour in 3/4 cup of water and stir gently. Cover and cook for about 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Chicken fajita meat and veggies in a cast-iron pan on the stovetop

Serve the chicken fajitas in a tortilla shell and top with any other desired toppings. I like cheese and sour cream, and sometimes we put fresh avocado on top as well.

Chicken fajita meat and veggies in a cast-iron pan (vertical)

Recipe

Originally Published On: December 30, 2017

Last Updated On: September 14, 2023

Chicken fajita meat and veggies in a cast-iron pan

Chicken Fajitas from Scratch

Chicken Fajitas, with an easy seasoning made from scratch, are a quick and delicious dinner that the entire family can enjoy.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course:
Main Dish
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
bell pepper
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chicken
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fajita
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tortilla shells
Servings: 4 servings
4.88 from 8 votes

Ingredients

Seasoning
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp ground cumin
Fajitas
  • 1 lb chicken breast (boneless, skinless)
  • 1/4 cup orange bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup red bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup yellow bell pepper
  • 1/2 onion
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 4 flour tortilla shells
  • 1 cup cheese
  • desired toppings such as sour cream and avocado

Instructions

  • Cut the chicken into bite-sized chunks and place them in a medium mixing bowl
  • Slice the vegetables and add these to the mixing bowl
  • In a small bowl, mix together all of the ingredients for the seasoning
  • Cover the chicken and vegetables with the fajita seasoning and refrigerate for a few hours to marinade
  • In a medium pan, warmed over medium-high heat, pour the chicken and vegetables out
  • Saute for about 10 minutes, until the chicken is cooked and the vegetables are tender
  • Pour in 3/4 cup of water and stir gently
  • Cover and cook for about 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally
  • Serve the chicken fajitas in a tortilla shell and top with any other desired toppings
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Nutrition Facts
Chicken Fajitas from Scratch
Amount Per Serving
Calories 331 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 7g35%
Cholesterol 102mg34%
Sodium 933mg39%
Potassium 580mg17%
Carbohydrates 15g5%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 32g64%
Vitamin A 1425IU29%
Vitamin C 43.2mg52%
Calcium 224mg22%
Iron 1.2mg7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutrition content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.

50 thoughts on “Chicken Fajitas from Scratch”

  1. theclutterboxblog

    I haven’t made chicken fajitas in ages. I never know what spices to add, so I usually do the pre-spiced kits for meals like this. Love your list of seasoning for that reason!

  2. 5 stars
    That looks delicious!! Plus I love that you mixed your own seasoning. I’m lazy, I just buy pre-combined seasonings. But the Tikka Masala seasoning I got from Whole Paycheck really made some amazing chicken tikka.

  3. 5 stars
    I love chicken fajitas, now, having your recipe, I will do my own. I am always thankful for all the great recipes that you share. I have to start giving you credit after doing your recipes.

  4. Fajitas are my son favorite meal! I use meat instead of chicken and if I do them for dinner, just use lot of cheese and jam! Is yummy. I’ll try your recipe to bring something new to the table 😉 Im sure my son will love it!

  5. I love Chicken Fajitas! One of my favorite things to order when I am at a restaurant. I love how you make your own seasoning. For a party recently I made the Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas. They were yummy!

  6. I don’t think I’ve ever tried Fajitas before hahaha. living in Asia, I am not familiar with foreign recipes because I mostly eat asian cuisine such as chinese, japanese and korean dishes but this is definitely interesting, would love to try fajitas

  7. Love how you always tweak the recipes to make your own seasoning. It suits the tastes of your family better and this way you know exactly what goes into your food!

  8. We love fajitas in our house… we eat them all the time, although we generally make veggie ones using soya or tofu. Will give your recipe a try but using tofu instead of chicken as it sounds yummy!

  9. I love fajitas! But have never made them at home. Never knew it could be this simple to make. Shall try this recipe soon!

  10. We love love love chicken fajitas! I honestly think before he met me my husband ate them for dinner every single night.

    1. Chicken fajitas are always a hit at our house. The seasoning isn’t exactly the same flavor as the packaged, but I like these ingredients better than the added stuff from the store.

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