Skillet Chicken Fajitas with Queso Cheese
Learn how to make delicious, restaurant-style Chicken Fajitas right at home! Sautéed chicken, bell peppers, and onions come together in a sizzling skillet to create a mouthwatering meal in under 30 minutes. Top it off with some queso cheese and this is perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, this fajita recipe is packed with flavor and simple to make.
By Dawn Arnold
Chicken Fajitas with Queso Cheese
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced into 1/2-inch slices
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced into 1/2-inch slices
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced into 1/2-inch slices
- 2 Vidalia onions, sliced into 1/2-inch slices
- 2 tbsp oil (canola or olive oil)
- Extra Oil for searing in skillet
- Fajita seasoning (your favorite brand)
- 1.5 lb chicken tenderloins, diced (tendon removed)
- Queso cheese (your favorite brand)
Instructions:
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Prepare the Vegetables:
Drizzle a little oil over the sliced bell peppers and onions, then sprinkle them generously with fajita seasoning. Toss to coat evenly. -
Cook the Vegetables:
Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and add a small amount of oil. Once hot, sauté the vegetables until they reach your desired level of tenderness, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the vegetables from the pan and set aside. -
Season the Chicken:
Drizzle a little oil over the diced chicken and sprinkle with fajita seasoning. Toss to coat. -
Cook the Chicken:
In the same skillet, add the seasoned chicken and cook over medium-high heat for 6-8 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked and golden brown. -
Combine and Heat:
Once the chicken is almost done, add the sautéed vegetables back into the skillet. Stir everything together and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to ensure the dish is hot throughout. -
Serve with Queso:
Drizzle the fajitas with your favorite queso cheese, then serve immediately with warm tortillas and any other desired toppings.