Chicken Fajitas with Lime Crema (Print Version)

Spiced chicken, sautéed peppers, and onion finished with lively lime crema in warm tortillas.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken Fajita Mix

01 - 1 ½ 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 ½ teaspoons chili powder
09 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
10 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
11 - ½ teaspoon dried oregano
12 - ½ teaspoon salt
13 - ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
14 - Juice of 1 lime

→ Lime Crema

15 - ½ 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

# How To Make:

01 - Combine chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper in a small mixing bowl.
02 - Place sliced chicken breasts in a large bowl. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with the seasoning mixture. Toss thoroughly to coat each strip.
03 - Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and fully cooked. Transfer chicken to a clean plate and keep warm.
04 - Using the same skillet, add red, yellow, and green bell peppers along with the red onion. Sauté for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are softened and slightly charred. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
05 - Return cooked chicken to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables. Squeeze the juice of 1 lime over the mixture and toss well. Cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until heated through.
06 - In a small mixing bowl, whisk together sour cream, lime zest, lime juice, chopped cilantro, and a pinch of salt until the mixture is smooth and cohesive.
07 - Heat tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat or wrap in foil and warm in the oven until pliable and steamy.
08 - Fill each warm tortilla with chicken and vegetable mixture. Top generously with lime crema. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and lime wedges as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses simple pantry spices and fresh produce
  • Ready in under an hour
  • Naturally gluten-free with corn tortillas
  • Family-friendly and customizable for any heat level
  • Lime crema delivers a cool contrast to the warm, spiced filling
02 -
  • High protein and balanced with veggies
  • Impressive for guests but easy for beginners
  • Easy to double for a crowd or leftovers
03 -
  • Slice chicken against the grain so it stays tender
  • Get the pan nice and hot before searing the chicken for great color
  • Never skip on the fresh lime in the crema It makes every bite bright
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