These Chicken Fajitas are tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. They are made in just minutes in a hot skillet. The Chicken Fajitas, peppers, and onions can be eaten in tortillas, on a salad, or with rice and beans.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time8 minutesmins
Total Time18 minutesmins
Servings: 6servings
Calories: 593kcal
Ingredients
For the Fajitas
1lbChicken breast(thin or cut in half horizontally to be thin)
Combine the chicken with the fajita seasoning the lime juice and half of the oil, and place in a zip top bag or container to marinate while finishing prep.
Cut the peppers and onions into thin strips.
Heat the remaining 1 tbsp oil over high heat in a large skillet. Once hot, carefully place the peppers and onions in the skillet, cooking for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove the peppers and set aside.
Then place the chicken in a single layer in the hot skillet. Let cook (without stirring) for 2-3 minutes. Then flip the meat to the other side and cook for 1 minute. Then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 3-5 additional minutes or until cooked through (165˚F internal temperature)Remove from skillet and dice.
Assemble the nachos by spreading the tortilla chips in a shallow layer over a large baking sheet. Add the toppings evenly over top of the chips, starting with half of the cheese, then the chicken, peppers and onions, and finishing with the rest of the cheese.
Bake at 425˚F on a lower oven rack for 8-12 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the edges are starting to brown.
Top the cooked Fajita Chicken Nachos with your choice of pico de gallo, a drizzle of sour cream, and guacamole.
Notes
Substitutions: This recipe can be made with any leftover fajitas, or can be prepared with sheet pan fajitas instead of skillet fajitas.
Cheddar Cheese — I love cheddar cheese for my nachos, but you can also substitute Mexican blend, or monterey jack cheese if you prefer. Alternatively, you can use queso in place of shredded cheese.
Sour cream — Use regular, light, or fat free! You can even use greek yogurt if you want.