• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Platein28
  • About
  • Recipes
  • Crafts
  • Screen Time
  • Blog
  • Navigation Menu: Social Icons

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
menu icon
go to homepage
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • About
  • Recipes
  • Crafts
  • Screen Time
  • Blog
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • Ă—

    Home » Recipe Box

    Super Yummy Chicken Fajita Tacos

    Published: Mar 24, 2020 · Modified: Mar 14, 2022 by Julie Park · This post may contain affiliate links

    Pin
    Share
    Tweet
    Jump to Recipe Print Recipe
    chicken fajitas on plate with rice and beans

    Have you ever had a fajita taco? Allow us to present...our fabulously flavorful Chicken Fajita Tacos! They're packed with juicy, perfectly seasoned chicken, and scrumptious peppers and onions. Best part: no long marinating time or complicated process. This is all doable in one pan and in 28 minutes or less!

    soft tacos with fajita chicken, rice and beans

    How can you have something that's both a fajita and a taco, you say?! Although fajitas and tacos are different beasts (the history of fajitas vs tacos is actually super fascinating), when you put fajita meat into a tortilla, it becomes a taco!

    Note: If you love these chicken fajita tacos, be sure to also check out our Easy Red Chicken Enchiladas!

    Jump to:
    • 👍🏽 Why These Fajita Tacos are the Best!
    • đź›’ Ingredients
    • 👩🏽‍🍳 How to Make These Fajitas
    • ✏️ Expert Tips & Tricks
    • âť“ FAQs
    • 👶🏽 Tips for Picky Eaters
    • đź«‘ Do This Cute Craft: Pop-up Paper Peppers
    • 🍴 Other One-Pot/Pan Recipes From Us!
    • 🌮 Yummy Chicken Fajita Tacos

    👍🏽 Why These Fajita Tacos are the Best!

    One-pan meal! ✔️ Minimal mess, minimal cleanup

    Easy and fast! ✔️ Simple process with a short cook time

    Flexible, customizable meal! ✔️ Easy to change it up for kids or different dietary needs

    Moist meat! ✔️ No marination needed to achieve juicy chicken

    Fun with toppings! ✔️ You can put anything you like on your fajita taco

    đź›’ Ingredients

    tortillas, chicken, spices and veggies to make fajita tacos

    Notes on ingredients:

    Garlic - Instead of fresh cloves, you can also use pre-minced garlic or 1 teaspoon garlic powder instead.

    Chicken - We used chicken thighs because they're more flavorful and don't dry out easily, but chicken breasts are fine too. I used frozen thighs and put them in fridge 2 days in advance to thaw.

    Lemon juice - Freshly squeezed lemon juice or (like me) bottled lemon juice both work. Could be swapped with lime juice if that's what you have.

    Tortillas - we used flour tortillas, but corn tortillas and/or gluten-free tortillas would be great too. You could even buy those small street taco tortillas for mini fajita tacos.

    👩🏽‍🍳 How to Make These Fajitas

    Prep with Your Kids

    The main prep is (1) measuring the spices, and (2) cutting the veggies and chicken.

    child cutting red bell pepper on green cutting board
    blonde child holding onion and wearing swim goggles

    🥄 Kids Step: (1) Your kiddo can measure the spices- just set them up with a bowl (to catch the measuring overflow) and four measuring spoons (T, ½ T, t, ½ t). Teach them to wipe the spoons with a clean cloth in between spices. (2) The kiddos can also manage cutting the veggies. FYI, these awesome kids' knives are great. Fun pro-tip: swimming goggles protect little eyes from tearing up around onions.

    Step 1: Combine garlic and seasonings, and coat the chicken.

    small bowl of five different spices
    bowl of seasoned, raw chicken strips

    Step 2: Cook chicken for 5 mins.

    🥄 Kids Step: Kids can rock the stirring task!

    pan of sizzling fajita chicken

    Step 3: Stir in veggies, lower heat and cover. Cook covered for 3-4 mins.

    🥄 Kids Step: This step is easy enough for most kids to manage.

    fajita chicken, pepper and onion in pan
    putting lid on pan with chicken and veggies

    Step 3: Uncover, add in tomato paste and lemon juice, and cook uncovered for 3 mins.

    🥄 Kids Step: For uncovering the pan, we love these Curious Chef kids' size potholders.

    adding tomato paste to hot pan of fajita chicken and veggies
    adding lemon juice to hot pan of fajita chicken and veggies
    chicken, onions and peppers for chicken fajita tacos

    Step 4: Scoop fajita mix onto tortillas and add your favorite toppings!

    🥄 Kids Step: Set up a fajita taco station for your kiddo and she can put whatever toppings she likes onto her tortilla. This is the fun part!

    child putting cheese and tomatoes onto a chicken taco

    ✏️ Expert Tips & Tricks

    ✔️ Make sure you're cooking with a large pan. I made the mistake of cooking with a medium pan the first time. The chicken fit inside just fine, but when I added the veggies and stirred, they overflowed and kept falling all over stovetop.

    ✔️ Spice up your fajitas! If you and your family prefer more zest, increase the amount of chili pepper, add a little bit of cayenne or top with your fave hot sauce.

    ✔️ These chicken fajita tacos can be gluten-free if you use corn tortillas, gluten-free tortillas or tortillas made from an alternative flour (like rice, cassava, almond or quinoa).

    ✔️ You can use frozen chicken. Ya know, those giant Costco bags of frozen chicken are pretty economical. Just pull out the chicken you need, put in sealed Ziplock bag and leave in fridge for 1-2 days to thaw.

    âť“ FAQs

    Can you make any of this meal ahead?

    Yes! The day before cooking, I sliced the onions and peppers and stored them in same container. And then I cut up the chicken thighs and stored them in separate container. All in fridge. This definitely saved time on the day of cooking.

    What can you serve with chicken fajita tacos?

    So many things go well with chicken fajita tacos. We served ours with Mexican rice and black beans, but you could also do guacamole, a small salad (like our Three Bean Salad), refried beans, corn or even elote!

    What toppings go on chicken fajita tacos?

    Hold on to your hats folks, cause the options are endless. Our toppings were avocado slices, cotija cheese, and cilantro. BUT other excellent toppings are: sour cream, shredded cheddar, sliced black olives, squeezed lime, salsa, hot sauces, sliced jalapeños, pico de gallo, sliced baby tomatoes, the list goes on...

    How do you store fajitas?

    I would store the leftover chicken fajita mix in airtight container in fridge for maybe 3-4 days. The tortillas should be kept separate so they won't get soggy.

    👶🏽 Tips for Picky Eaters

    ✔️ Kids pick the peppers! All bell peppers are delicious in fajitas! Let kids choose which color of peppers they'd like in this meal.

    ✔️ Turn the fajita mix into a quesadilla! Some of my kids didn't like the peppers, so I scooped some of the chicken onto a tortilla with shredded cheese, folded it over and microwaved it for like 45 seconds. Perfecto!

    ✔️ Use smaller tortillas (like Mission's street taco tortillas) for kid-sized, mini chicken fajita tacos 🙂

    ✔️ Add a favorite side dish! Some easy winners: Mexican rice, beans, and chips & guac.

    ✔️ Make a fajita taco decorating station! If your kids are anything like ours, they love making choices and deciding how their food should look! We set up a toppings station, with small bowls of our kids' favorites.

    đź«‘ Do This Cute Craft: Pop-up Paper Peppers

    While you make our chicken fajita tacos, your kiddos can make these adorable Pop-up Paper Peppers! This 3-D craft is easy for kids of all ages. And you probably have all the supplies at home already!

    four paper peppers

    Also, check out our Color Tortillas with Edible Paint Craft where you get to paint and then eat your food!

    🍴 Other One-Pot/Pan Recipes From Us!

    • baked sausage and veggies soon pan
      One-Pan Baked Italian Sausage with Veggies
    • two yellow bowls filled with chili and lots toppings
      Kid-Friendly Non-Spicy Chili
    • One Pan Creamy Beef and Mushroom
    • pizza with pepperoni and olives
      Fresh Pizza Dough with Whole Wheat Flour
    colorful chicken fajitas in pan

    Follow Platein28 on Pinterest, Instagram and Facebook and Sign up for our newsletter for all the latest recipes and crafts!

    soft tacos with fajita chicken, rice and beans
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe Email Recipe Share on Facebook

    🌮 Yummy Chicken Fajita Tacos

    Author: Marcie & Julie
    Did someone say flavor explosion?! These one pan chicken fajita tacos are seriously easy and seriously tasty! Plus, super moist chicken. Try them tonight!
    Prep Time13 mins
    Cook Time15 mins
    Total Time28 mins
    Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
    Cuisine: Americanized Mexican, Mexican, Tex-Mex
    Servings: 6 fajita tacos

    Equipment

    • large pan

    Ingredients

    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • ½ Tablespoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 1 teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • ½ teaspoon chili powder
    • 6 chicken thighs boneless and skinless, cut into strips or chunks
    • 2 to 3 Tablespoon olive oil
    • ½ onion cut into strips or chunks
    • 1 green bell pepper cut into strips or chunks
    • 1 red bell pepper cut into strips or chunks
    • 1 Tablespoon tomato paste
    • 3 Tablespoon lemon juice
    • 6 tortillas

    Optional Toppings

    • avocado
    • cotija cheese
    • cilantro

    Optional Sides

    • Mexican rice
    • black beans

    Instructions

    • Combine garlic and dry ingredients in a medium bowl. Add chicken to bowl and mix together until all sides of chicken are coated with the seasonings. Heat a large pan on medium. Once heated, add oil and chicken. Cook for 5 mins, stirring frequently.
    • Add veggies to the chicken, lower heat, stir, and cover. Cook covered for 3-4 mins, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent.
    • Uncover and add tomato paste and lemon juice. Cook uncovered for another 3 mins, stirring frequently. Remove pan from heat.
    • Scoop fajita mix onto tortillas and decorate with your fave toppings.
    Prevent your screen from going dark

    Notes

    🌮 To plate...scoop some fajita pan mix into a tortilla and add your favorite toppings. To make it fun, set up a little toppings station.
    🌮 Make sure you're cooking with a large pan to fit all the veggies and chicken.
    🌮 Spice up your fajitas! If you and your family prefer more zest, increase the amount of chili pepper used to season chicken. Or add a little bit of cayenne.
    🌮 There are many possible ingredient swap options here. Chicken can be thighs, tenders or breasts. Frozen is ok too. Use 1 t of garlic powder if you don't have fresh. You can use bottled lemon juice or fresh-squeezed. Any color bell pepper is fine!
    🌮 Make it gluten-free! Buy some corn tortillas or gluten-free tortillas, or just ditch the tortilla and eat the fajita mix on top of rice. Yummmmmm!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 fajita tacoCalories: 340kcal (17%)Carbohydrates: 29g (10%)Protein: 27g (54%)Fat: 13g (20%)Saturated Fat: 3g (19%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 107mg (36%)Sodium: 1701mg (74%)Potassium: 485mg (14%)Fiber: 2g (8%)Sugar: 4g (4%)Vitamin A: 854IU (17%)Vitamin C: 47mg (57%)Calcium: 121mg (12%)Iron: 4mg (22%)

    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. While we are not certified nutritionists, we work with a WordPress-integrated nutrition API to calculate our recipes' ingredient values.

    Tried this Recipe? Pin it for Later!Mention @Platein28 or tag #platein28!

    Want more 28-minute recipes? Sign up and get recipes straight to your inbox!

    You May Also Like

    • collage of four Italian sausage recipes
      35 Easy Italian Sausage Recipes for Dinner
    • cut and seasoned steak with rosemary
      Reasons Why Your Steak Is Coming Out Tough and Chewy
    • lemon garlic pasta with lemons in bowl
      Lemony Garlic Pasta (One Pot!)
    • plates of breaded asparagus with lemon wedges
      Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan & Lemon

    Reader Interactions

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Welcome!

    Julie & Marcie in kitchen

    We are two sisters with young kids who want to help simplify mealtime for busy families! Platein28 is our family’s unofficial guide to wading through mealtime chaos. Here you will find quality recipes that take 28 minutes or less, with activities to occupy your kids so you can actually cook.

    More about us →

    Spring Recipes

    • hand holding fork and bowl of pasta with roasted veggies and pesto sauce
      Delicious, Simple Recipe for Pesto Pasta
    • collage of sliders for kids
      The 10 Best Sliders for Kids (Quick and Simple!)
    • hot dogs in crescent rolls on plate
      Hot Dogs in Crescent Rolls
    • creamy vegetable pasta in spoon
      Creamy Vegetable Pasta
    • baked white fish with lemon, broccoli and fries
      Easy Baked Cod with Panko and Parmesan
    • bowl of guacamole and tortilla chips on orange tablecloth
      4 Ingredient Guacamole Recipe

    Popular Recipes

    • the sloppy joes one white plate
      Old Fashioned Sloppy Joes Recipe
    • stacked pancakes
      Easy Cinnamon Pancakes with Vanilla
    • chicken, rice and peas in small blue crockpot with lid on side
      Creamy Chicken Pea Skillet with Rice (One Pan!)
    • carrot sticks on a plate
      How to Cut Carrot Sticks
    • turkey burger sliders spread out on large plate
      The Easiest Turkey Burger Sliders
    • Sandwich with beef, cheese and onion on a long roll
      Easy Philly Cheesesteak Recipe

    Kids Crafts & Activities

    • three colorful pumpkins
      Fun with Melting Crayons on Pumpkins
    • eight melted crayon hearts in rows
      Fun with Melting Crayons in the Oven
    • different pastas dyed different colors drying on parchment paper
      How to Dye Pasta for Crafts
    • two red fish puppets
      Adorable DIY Fish Puppet
    • tissue paper vase with red and yellow flowers
      Cow-Themed Tissue Paper Vase
    • red and white Mushroom Village house
      Adorable Mushroom Craft for Kids

    Footer

    ^ back to top

    About

    • About Platein28
    • Privacy Policy
    • Accessibility Policy
    • Graphics courtesy of Fred Chao

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    Have comments or questions?

    Send us an email!


    We earn a commission through purchases made through partner and affiliate sites.

    Copyright © 2020-2022 Platein28 on the Foodie Pro Theme

    We use cookies to improve your experience. By continuing to use this site, you consent tocookiesbeing used. Visit our Privacy Policy for more information.
    ACCEPT
    Privacy & Cookies Policy

    Privacy Overview

    This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
    Necessary
    Always Enabled
    Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
    Non-necessary
    Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
    SAVE & ACCEPT