Chicken Fajita Tacos
Chicken Fajita Tacos feature citrus-marinated strips of chicken seared hot for a juicy bite, tossed with crisp-tender onions and bell peppers. Warm tortillas cradle the savory filling, finished with cool avocado, tangy sour cream, and salty cotija for balance. Great for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual gathering where everyone assembles their own.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Combine orange juice, taco seasoning, and vegetable oil in a large resealable bag.
- 2
Add chicken, coat it with the marinade, squeeze out the excess air, and seal the bag.
- 3
Marinate in the refrigerator overnight.
- 4
Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- 5
Cook the chicken in the hot skillet for 5 minutes.
- 6
Add the onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper.
- 7
Cook until the peppers are crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
- 8
An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the chicken strips should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 9
Heat the tortillas until soft and pliable.
- 10
Top with the chicken fajita mixture, avocado, sour cream, and cotija cheese.
- 11
Serve immediately.
- Calories 614.59 kcal High
- Protein 37.77 g Good Source
- Carbs 40.14 g Moderate
- Total Fat 33.43 g High
- Saturated Fat 11.41 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 119.43 mg High
- Sodium 1023.11 mg High
- Fiber 5.35 g Moderate
- Sugar 7.18 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.64 g Low Source
- Calcium 330.51 mg Good Source
- Iron 3.08 mg Moderate
- Potassium 520.43 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 153.23 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 26.55 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.14 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chicken Fajita Tacos is a Tex Mex dinner recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Avocado, Chicken Breast, Cotija Cheese, and Flour Tortilla. Each serving provides about 614.59 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken Fajita Tacos?
- It is a Tex-Mex taco recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Chicken Fajita Tacos made of?
- The main ingredients are Avocado, Chicken Breast, Cotija Cheese, Flour Tortilla, Green Bell Pepper. The full list of 11 is above.
- What goes well with Chicken Fajita Tacos?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Chicken Fajita Tacos?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 614.59 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken Fajita Tacos easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 11 steps.
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