Easy Beef or Chicken Fajitas

Transform your weeknight dinner routine with these Easy Beef or Chicken Fajitas—a quick, flavorful dish that’s ready in just 30 minutes! Featuring tender strips of seasoned beef or chicken, colorful bell peppers, and caramelized onions, this Tex-Mex classic is both vibrant and irresistible. The homemade spice blend, which combines chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and garlic powder, delivers perfect smoky heat, while a splash of lime juice adds bright, zesty notes. Wrapped in warm, soft flour tortillas and topped with your choice of sour cream, fresh cilantro, shredded cheese, or creamy avocado, these customizable fajitas are ideal for a family dinner or a casual gathering. Packed with bold flavors and easy-to-follow steps, this recipe is your go-to for fuss-free, satisfying comfort food.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Beef sirloin or chicken breast
• 1 Red bell pepper
• 1 Green bell pepper
• 1 Yellow onion
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 8 Flour tortillas
• 0.5 cup Sour cream
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (optional)
• 0.5 cup Shredded cheese (optional)
• 1 Avocado or guacamole (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Slice the beef or chicken into thin strips and set aside.

Step 2

Cut the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and yellow onion into thin strips.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix together the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

In a large bowl, drizzle the lime juice and 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the beef or chicken strips. Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly and toss to coat.

Step 5

Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 6

Add the seasoned beef or chicken to the skillet and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

Step 7

In the same skillet, add the sliced peppers and onions. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender and slightly charred.

Step 8

Return the cooked beef or chicken to the skillet and toss to combine with the vegetables. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat through.

Step 9

Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.

Step 10

Assemble the fajitas by placing the beef or chicken mixture onto the tortillas. Top with sour cream, fresh cilantro, shredded cheese, and avocado or guacamole if desired.

Step 11

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1556.4 grams (1556.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2847

Total Fat 167.10g	214%
Saturated Fat 69.00g	345%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.80g
Cholesterol 458mg	153%
Sodium 5053mg	220%
Total Carbohydrate 204.50g	74%
Dietary Fiber 28.40g	101%
Total Sugars 22.60g
Protein 154.70g	309%

Vitamin D 44IU	219%
Calcium 1192mg	92%
Iron 23mg	130%
Potassium 3121mg	66%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.1%

Protein: 21.0%

Carbs: 27.8%