I can’t tell you how much my life has changed since learning how to make this easy chicken fajita recipe. It’s great for a quick weeknight dinner.
Honestly, I can have these fajitas on the table in less than 20 minutes, ready to assemble and enjoy.
![two chicken fajitas next to rice and a slice of lime on a red plate on a white cloth with a glass bowl of jalapeno slices in the background](https://morechickenrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Chicken-Fajitas-Recipe-600x900_2.jpg)
The best part is that the kids love to gnosh down on a fajita. They can load it up with cheese, guacamole, sour cream, beans…anything they want.
And that makes it a great recipe in my book. Anything to get them to eat a good, healthy meal that’s not pizza, am I right?!
![closeup of two chicken fajitas next to rice and a slice of lime on a red plate on a white cloth with a glass bowl of jalapeno slices in the background](https://morechickenrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Chicken-Fajitas-Recipe-600x900-copy.jpg)
What You Need to Make Easy Chicken Fajitas:
I adore making chicken fajitas, even doubling the recipe sometimes so I can use the leftovers for quesadillas or taco salad the next day.
And it’s such a simple chicken recipe–definitely in my no-fail category. Basically, anyone can make these, as long as you can follow basic cooking instructions. Here’s what you need:
- 2 lbs chicken legs and thighs, bone-in
- 12-14 flour tortillas (you can use corn tortillas, but they don’t hold together as well, in my opinion)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 bell pepper
- 1 onion
- 2 tbsp olive oil
![two chicken fajitas next to rice and a slice of lime on a red plate on a white cloth with a glass bowl of jalapeno slices in the background](https://morechickenrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/mexican-recipe-with-chicken-600x400-1-copy-2.jpg)
How to Make Easy Chicken Fajitas:
Step 1
Slice chicken and debone it.
![a person using a knife to debone a chicken leg and thigh on a white cutting board](https://morechickenrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Chicken-Fajitas-Recipe-600x400-1.jpg)
Step 2
Slice onion the long way into strips.
![an onion and sliced onions next to a knife on a white cutting board](https://morechickenrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Chicken-Fajitas-Recipe-600x400-1-copy-4.jpg)
Step 3
Slice bell pepper the long way into strips.
![a hand holding slices of yellow bell pepper](https://morechickenrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/mexican-recipes-with-chicken-600x400-1-copy.jpg)
Step 4
Add olive oil, chicken, bell pepper and onion to a pan over high heat to saute until the chicken is cooked through.
![olive oil, chicken, bell pepper and onion in a skillet](https://morechickenrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Chicken-Fajitas-Recipe-600x400-1-copy.jpg)
Step 5
Combine spices and sprinkle over the chicken mixture before serving with tortillas, sour cream and any other toppings desired!
![spices in a white baking dish](https://morechickenrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Chicken-Fajitas-Recipe-600x400-1-copy-2.jpg)
More Easy Chicken Recipes You’ll Love
If you love this easy chicken recipe, but you’re not quite ready to bust out your cutting board, just pin this to your favorite easy weeknight dinner ideas board on Pinterest so you can find it quick later!
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Chicken Fajitas
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken legs and thighs, bone-in
- 12-14 flour tortillas, you can use corn tortillas, but they don’t hold together as well, in my opinion
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 bell pepper
- 1 onion
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Slice chicken and debone it.
- Slice onion the long way into strips.
- Slice bell pepper the long way into strips.
- Add olive oil, chicken, bell pepper and onion to a pan over high heat to saute until the chicken is cooked through.
- Combine spices and sprinkle over the chicken mixture before serving with tortillas, sour cream and any other toppings desired!