If you’ve been on the search for the ultimate quick and easy dinner recipe, these Chicken Fajita Tacos are that and more! I’ve been making these on repeat and even my picky-eater toddler loves the flavor in this chicken. Simple ingredients, easy to put together, and full of nutrition, this is a recipe the entire family will love!
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Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to make delicious Chicken Fajita Tacos!
Avocado Oil – Any type of cooking oil works great for cooking the chicken and vegetables. However, avocado oil is one of my favorite types of cooking oil!
Chicken – Fresh chicken breast sliced into thin strips is perfect for making chicken fajita meat. You can also save time by purchasing pre-cooked chicken fajita meat and simply heat it up for this recipe!
Garlic/Onion – I used freshly minced garlic and a yellow onion (thinly sliced) for this recipe.
Bell Peppers – Any type of bell pepper works great!
Seasoning – A mix of chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper give the chicken and vegetables that smoky fajita flavor that we all love! Feel free to adjust the amount of salt and pepper (and really all of the seasoning) to your own taste.
Salsa – The secret ingredients for the best Chicken Fajita Tacos? SALSA! Add it in while you cook the meat and vegetables to add moisture and the perfect flavor!
Corn Tortillas – White or yellow corn tortillas work great in this recipe.
Cream Sauce – A drizzle of this homemade cream sauce really brings these tacos together! You can make it with plain yogurt, salt, and just a little bit of water. However, you can always use sour cream instead!
Toppings – Fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice are the cherry on top!
How to Make Chicken Fajita Tacos (6 Easy Steps)
Making Chicken Fajita Tacos is actually very easy! Here’s an overview for how to make this quick healthy meal in no time at all:
- Heat up the tortillas in a non-stick pan.
- Cook the chicken in oil, seasoning, and salsa, then set aside.
- Cook the fajita veggies (onions and bell peppers).
- Add the chicken back into the skillet or pan.
- Fill each tortilla with the fajita meat and vegetables.
- Top each taco with cream sauce, cilantro, and lime juice!
Secrets for the BEST Chicken Fajita Tacos
There are a few reasons why these Chicken Fajita Tacos are delicious perfection! Here are some tips and secrets for making the best ever fajita tacos:
- Use salsa to cook the meat. This is the secret to the BEST ever chicken fajita meat!
- Also use salsa to cook the veggies. Basically just salsa for everything! It really brings this recipe to life.
- Leave the “burned” or brown bits in the pan after cooking the chicken. The flavor will soak into the oil and fajita veggies, giving them a deep, smoky, delicious flavor!
- Add more oil or salsa as needed to prevent sticking.
These tacos are SO good, friends. With these fajita taco tips and secrets, I know you will absolutely love this recipe!
Your Questions Answered
Can I Use Taco Seasoning for Chicken Fajitas?
Yes! If you don’t want to make your own seasoning, feel free to use a taco seasoning to make the meat for chicken fajitas.
How Many Calories in a Chicken Fajita Taco?
Chicken Fajita Tacos contain about 174 calories per taco. This recipe suggests a serving size of 2 tacos and makes 4 servings (so 8 tacos total)!
Why Fajita Tacos?
The difference between chicken fajitas and chicken fajita tacos? It really boils down to the tortillas! This recipe uses corn tortillas for a healthier option. The tortillas are heated up and crisped to perfection on the stovetop to make tacos with chicken fajita meat and vegetables. Trust me, it’s SO good and such an easy meal to make!
Fajita Taco Topping Ideas
- Cotija Cheese
- Sliced Avocado
- More Salsa
- Guacamole
- Shredded Cheese
- Chopped Lettuce
How to Store Chicken Fajita Tacos
The best way to store Chicken Fajita Tacos is to store the fajita meat and vegetables separate from the tortillas and toppings. Place the meat and veggies in an airtight container and refrigerate for 3-5 days! You can also freeze it for up to 3 months.
When ready to serve, heat the fajita meat and veggies in the microwave with a little bit of extra salsa or lime juice to prevent it from drying out. Heat up your tortillas, fill with the meat combo, and add your favorite toppings!
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The BEST Chicken Fajita Tacos
Ingredients
Chicken Fajita Tacos
- 8 corn tortillas
- 2 Tablespoons avocado oil (divided)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 medium chicken breasts, sliced into strips
- 2 Tablespoon salsa (divided)
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, sliced
- 2 medium bell peppers, sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves (optional, for topping)
- 1/2 medium lime, quartered (optional)
Cream Sauce (Optional)
- 3 Tablespoons plain whole milk yogurt (or sour cream)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1-2 Tablespoons water
Instructions
- Heat the tortillas up in a pan or directly over the stove and set aside.
- Mix the chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl.
- Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips.
- Heat up 1 Tablespoon of the avocado oil in a skillet or pan.
- Place the chicken in the pan along with 1/2 of the seasoning mix and 1 Tablespoon of the salsa.
- Cook for about 10 minutes, flipping halfway through and stirring as needed until fully cooked.
- Set the chicken aside.
- Add the remaining oil along with the garlic and sliced onion to the pan, then cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add in the sliced bell peppers, remaining seasoning mix, and remaining salsa.
- Continue to cook for about 10 minutes, stirring often, until the vegetables are soft.
- Add the chicken back in and stir until evenly warm.
- Remove from heat and fill each tortilla with the chicken fajita mixture.
- Mix the cream sauce together (optional).
- Top each chicken fajita taco with cream sauce, cilantro, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice!
Notes
- Use salsa to cook the meat. This is the secret to the BEST ever chicken fajita meat!
- Also use salsa to cook the veggies. Basically just salsa for everything! It really brings this recipe to life.
- Leave the “burned” or brown bits in the pan after cooking the chicken. The flavor will soak into the oil and fajita veggies, giving them a deep, smoky, delicious flavor!
- Add more oil or salsa as needed to prevent sticking.
Aya says:
I love Fajitas! This recipe did not disappoint. The chicken is perfectly seasoned and I love how easy it is to make!
Tammy says:
The simple yogurt sauce is one of the best ideas to create a side in a pinch for these tacos. Love how easy this whole thing is to pull together and it looks absolutely delicious!
Jacqueline Debono says:
I made these chicken fajita tacos last night and would have liked to make them again today. They were that good. I used sour cream in the sauce and topped the tacos with guacamole. So yum!
Sharon says:
These chicken fajita tacos are so good and very easy to make. The perfect dinner option any night of the week.
Freya says:
I use vegan chicken pieces but this still tasted so good!
Petro says:
Nothing beats a good fajita like this recipe! Simple and easy but so flavorful!
Kim says:
This was delicious! The flavors of the chicken were perfect for bringing the fajita flavors.
Heather Perine says:
Oh this combined two of my favorite things into one dinner! The sauce was deeeeelish!
Veronika Sykorova says:
These came out delicious! Tacos are my favorite and I always love trying new recipes. We’ll definitely make these again”
Liz says:
This recipe is on the menu for taco Tuesday tonight! These fajitas sound so delicious! Excited to give them a try tonight!
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Molly Kumar says:
This is absolute comfortfood for me! I love Mexican food so much that I could eat it everyday and your healthy chicken fajita tacos are making me super hungry. I love such quick healthy recipes that can be enjoyed with the whole family.
Byron Thomas says:
That is one gorgeous fajita! I’m in complete awe of the colours you were able to capture. Looks delicious!
Heather says:
Gorgeous! Your pictures are amazing and make me want to run downstairs right now and make these!! Amazing use of ingredients and different textures… will be trying this for sure!