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Skillet Chicken Fajitas with Creamy Jalapeño Verde Sauce made easy!

A delicious and easy recipe for Skillet Chicken Fajitas served with a creamy jalapeño verde sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 360
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper sliced
  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 small flour tortillas
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1-2 jalapeños seeded and chopped (adjust for spice preference)
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • Salt to taste

Method
 

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the sliced chicken and season with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add the sliced bell peppers and onion. Sauté for about 5-6 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and slightly charred.
  4. While the vegetables are cooking, prepare the creamy jalapeño verde sauce. In a blender or food processor, combine Greek yogurt, cilantro, jalapeños, lime juice, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  5. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables. Toss everything together and heat for an additional 2 minutes to combine flavors.
  6. Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave. Serve the chicken and vegetable mixture in the tortillas, drizzled with the creamy jalapeño verde sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • For added flavor, marinate the chicken in lime juice and spices for 30 minutes before cooking.
  • You can substitute the chicken with shrimp or tofu for a different protein option.
  • For extra crunch, top the fajitas with sliced avocado or shredded lettuce.

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