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Skillet Chicken Fajitas with Creamy Jalapeño Verde Sauce

A vibrant and flavorful dish featuring marinated chicken, sautéed bell peppers, and a creamy jalapeño verde sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Vegetables
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts sliced into strips
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for cooking
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 bell pepper red sliced
  • 1 bell pepper green sliced
  • 1 medium onion sliced
Creamy Jalapeño Verde Sauce
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro packed
  • 2 medium jalapeños seeded and chopped
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp salt
To Serve
  • 8 small flour tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded cheese optional
  • 1 cup sliced avocado optional

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the sliced chicken, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder. Mix well to coat the chicken evenly.
  2. Let the chicken marinate for about 10 minutes while you prepare the vegetables.
Cook the Chicken and Vegetables
  1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  2. Add the sliced bell peppers and onion to the skillet. Sauté for an additional 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
Make the Creamy Jalapeño Verde Sauce
  1. In a blender, combine sour cream, cilantro, jalapeños, lime juice, garlic, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Serve
  1. Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave. Serve the chicken and vegetables in tortillas topped with creamy jalapeño verde sauce, shredded cheese, and avocado if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

Feel free to adjust the spiciness of the sauce by adding more or fewer jalapeños.

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