Quick Chicken Fajitas

Looking to update your classic chicken fajita recipe? These quick and easy chicken fajitas are perfect for a casual, fun get-together. The recipe serves 4, but you can easily double it to feed a larger crowd. Set up a make-your-own-fajitas bar with the chicken filling, avocado cream, sour cream and any other toppings you love, like pico de gallo, sliced fresh jalapeños or crisp radish slices so everyone can customize their meals. For a quick, easy side, combine shredded cabbage, toasted pepitas and crumbled queso fresco. Toss with a simple dressing of lime juice and olive oil.

Ingredients

  • 8 (6-in.) corn tortillas
  • 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon salt, divided
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut crosswise into 1/4-in.-thick slices
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 ½ cups thinly sliced red and orange bell pepper (about 1 small of each)
  • 1 ½ cups thinly sliced red onion
  • 1 ½ ripe peeled avocados
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
  • ¼ cup light sour cream (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons cilantro leaves (optional)
  • 4 lime wedges

Directions

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