Skillet Chicken Fajitas in Cast Iron
These cast iron skillet fajitas combine tender chicken marinated in lime juice, chili powder, garlic, cumin, salt, and black pepper with sautéed onion and colorful red and green bell peppers. Bright, gently spicy, and smoky-tasting from the skillet, they make a lively weeknight dinner served with your favorite fajita accompaniments.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Skillet Chicken Fajitas in Cast Iron, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 20 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 58 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 63
- Heart Health
- 78
- Metabolic
- 45
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 57
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Make the marinade: Combine olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add chicken and toss until well coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 4 hours to overnight.
- 2
Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken to the hot skillet, reserving marinade. Cook until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 6 to 8 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove chicken from the skillet, slice, and set aside.
- 3
Cook vegetables: Heat olive oil in the same skillet. Add onion, bell peppers, and reserved marinade. Cook and stir until vegetables are soft and tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
- 4
Add chicken back to the skillet; cook and stir until warmed through, 2 to 4 minutes.
- Calories 416.44 kcal High 21%
- Protein 31.38 g Good Source 63%
- Carbohydrate 26.52 g 10%
- Total Fat 22.75 g High 29%
- Saturated Fat 2.94 g Moderate 15%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 71.0 mg High 24%
- Sodium 173.89 mg Moderate 8%
- Dietary Fiber 5.58 g Moderate 20%
- Total Sugars 7.42 g --
- Added Sugars 0.33 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 59.35 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 3.79 mg Good Source 21%
- Potassium 762.32 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin A 89.73 mcg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin C 57.82 mg Good Source 64%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Skillet Chicken Fajitas in Cast Iron is made with 12 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Chili Powder, and Garlic Powder. Each serving provides about 416.44 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Skillet Chicken Fajitas in Cast Iron made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Chili Powder, Garlic Powder, Green Bell Pepper. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Skillet Chicken Fajitas in Cast Iron?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 416.44 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Skillet Chicken Fajitas in Cast Iron easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Skillet Chicken Fajitas in Cast Iron healthy?
- Skillet Chicken Fajitas in Cast Iron has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 416.44 calories and 31.38 g of protein, or 63% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 173.89 mg (8% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.94 g (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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