Cast Iron Chicken Fajitas

Cast Iron Chicken Fajitas

Cooking the chicken in a cast iron skillet results in mouth-watering fajitas. Don't skip the marinating! Serve with tortillas and your choice of toppings.

Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Calories
330 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Combine olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add chicken breast and toss until well coated. Cover bowl and refrigerate, 4 hours to overnight.
Step 2
Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts to the hot skillet, reserving the marinade. Cook until browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet, slice, and set aside.
Step 3
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in the same skillet and add onion, bell peppers, and reserved marinade. Cook until vegetables are soft and tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Add chicken back to the skillet, stir, and cook until warmed through, 2 to 4 minutes.
Cast Iron Chicken Fajitas
Cast Iron Chicken Fajitas
Cast Iron Chicken Fajitas

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 1 large red bell pepper, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 large green bell pepper, sliced
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 0.25 cup olive oil

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