Chicken Fajitas Lime Crema (Printable Version)

Tender chicken and peppers, topped with fresh lime crema, come together for a Tex-Mex inspired skillet dinner.

# Ingredient List:

→ For the Chicken Fajitas

01 - 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
04 - 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
05 - 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
06 - 1 large red onion, thinly sliced
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
09 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
10 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
11 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
12 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
13 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
14 - Juice of 1 lime

→ For the Lime Crema

15 - 1/2 cup sour cream
16 - Zest and juice of 1 lime
17 - 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, finely chopped
18 - Pinch of salt

→ For Serving

19 - 8 small flour or corn tortillas, warmed
20 - Fresh cilantro leaves (optional)
21 - Lime wedges

# Directions:

01 - In a small bowl, combine chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, and ground black pepper.
02 - Place sliced chicken breasts in a large bowl. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle evenly with the prepared seasoning mix. Toss well to coat all pieces.
03 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
04 - In the same skillet, add red, yellow, and green bell peppers along with red onion. Sauté for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring often, until vegetables are softened and slightly charred. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 additional minute.
05 - Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Squeeze juice of 1 lime over the mixture and toss to combine. Heat for 1 to 2 minutes to ensure everything is warmed through.
06 - In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream, lime zest, lime juice, chopped cilantro, and a pinch of salt until smooth and creamy.
07 - Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or wrap in foil and heat in the oven until pliable.
08 - Fill each warm tortilla with chicken and vegetable mixture. Drizzle with lime crema and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and lime wedges as desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Quick weeknight meal with minimal mess and only one pan
  • Packed with fresh vegetables and lean protein for a nourishing dinner
  • Flexible to make gluten free by choosing corn tortillas
  • Homemade spice blend ensures bold flavor with no hidden additives
02 -
  • Naturally gluten free with corn tortillas
  • Excellent for meal prep can refrigerate filling and crema separately for three days
  • Bursts with fiber vitamin C and lean protein
03 -
  • Always slice chicken and peppers to a similar thickness so everything cooks evenly
  • Toast your spices in a dry skillet for about one minute before mixing for an unstoppable aroma
  • If you like more sauce double the crema recipe and use leftovers as a dip for veggies or chips
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