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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chicken Fajita Tacos, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 21 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 55 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 29
- Heart Health
- 72
- Metabolic
- 51
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 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 607.44 kcal High 30%
- Protein 37.87 g Good Source 76%
- Carbohydrate 38.31 g 14%
- Total Fat 33.9 g High 43%
- Saturated Fat 11.45 g High 57%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 118.99 mg High 40%
- Sodium 958.68 mg High 42%
- Dietary Fiber 7.45 g Good Source 27%
- Total Sugars 7.52 g --
- Added Sugars 1.42 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 316.49 mg Good Source 24%
- Iron 3.49 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 801.56 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin A 112.99 mcg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin C 40.81 mg Good Source 45%
- Vitamin D 0.14 mcg Low Source 1%
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 607.44 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 607.44 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.
- Is Chicken Fajita Tacos healthy?
- Chicken Fajita Tacos has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 607.44 calories and 37.87 g of protein, or 76% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 958.68 mg (42% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 11.45 g (57% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Wheat, Gluten 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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