Speedy Chicken & Broccoli Fajita Skillet
Make Speedy Chicken & Broccoli Fajita Skillet, a Mexican dinner recipe with boneless, skinless chicken breasts, bell peppers (any color), broccoli florets. It has about 30 min, about 450 calories per serving. Get ingredients, step-by-step instructions, nutrition estimates, FAQs, and Recipe Genius app tools.
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Speedy Chicken & Broccoli Fajita Skillet is a Mexican dinner recipe that takes about 30 min, makes 4 servings, has about 450 calories per serving. Use the ingredients and steps below, or open it in Recipe Genius for guided Cook Mode, timers, serving changes, and a shopping list.
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View on AmazonSpeedy Chicken & Broccoli Fajita Skillet ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 large bell peppers (any color)
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fajita seasoning
- 1 medium lime
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- as needed warm tortillas or cooked rice
How to make Speedy Chicken & Broccoli Fajita Skillet
- Pat the 1.5 lbs of boneless, skinless chicken breasts dry with paper towels, then slice them thinly against the grain into 1/4-inch strips. Core and deseed the 2 large bell peppers, then slice them into similar 1/4-inch strips. If using fresh broccoli, cut the 3 cups of broccoli into bite-sized florets.
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced chicken, bell peppers, and broccoli florets. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of fajita seasoning, tossing everything together until well coated.
- Heat a large skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium-high heat. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the hot skillet. Once shimmering, add the seasoned chicken and vegetables in a single layer, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary.
- Sear the chicken and vegetables for 4-5 minutes without stirring, allowing them to develop a nice char and color. Then, stir everything and continue to cook for another 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender-crisp. The chicken should register 165°F (74°C) with an instant-read thermometer.
- Remove the skillet from the heat. Squeeze the juice from half of the medium lime directly over the chicken and vegetables, tossing gently to distribute the fresh citrus flavor.
- Finely chop the 1/4 cup of fresh cilantro and sprinkle it generously over the fajita mixture.
- Serve the Speedy Chicken & Broccoli Fajita Skillet immediately with warm tortillas or cooked rice, allowing everyone to build their own fajita bowls or tacos. Offer the remaining lime wedges on the side for an extra burst of brightness.
Speedy Chicken & Broccoli Fajita Skillet FAQ
How do I make Speedy Chicken & Broccoli Fajita Skillet?
Make Speedy Chicken & Broccoli Fajita Skillet by gathering the ingredients below, following the step-by-step instructions, and checking that everything is cooked safely before serving.
What ingredients are in Speedy Chicken & Broccoli Fajita Skillet?
The main ingredients include boneless, skinless chicken breasts, bell peppers (any color), broccoli florets, olive oil, fajita seasoning. The full ingredient list is included on this page.
How long does Speedy Chicken & Broccoli Fajita Skillet take?
This recipe takes about 30 min, depending on prep speed and kitchen equipment.
How many calories are in Speedy Chicken & Broccoli Fajita Skillet?
Recipe Genius estimates about 450 calories per serving. Nutrition is estimated, so use your own labels when precision matters.
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