Description
These Easy Chicken Fajita Wraps are a quick and flavorful meal perfect for a weeknight dinner. Tender strips of seasoned chicken breast are sautéed with bell peppers and red onions, then wrapped in warm flour tortillas and optionally browned for a crispy finish. This recipe balances vibrant spices with simple ingredients for a satisfying Tex-Mex inspired dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Vegetables
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, sliced into ¼-inch strips
- 1 ½ large bell peppers, sliced into ¼-inch strips
- ½ medium red onion, sliced into ¼-inch strips
- 1 medium lime, juice only (about 2 tablespoons)
Seasonings
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
Other
- 4 large flour tortillas (12 inch)
Instructions
- Prep Filling: Slice the chicken breast, bell peppers, and red onion into ¼-inch strips. Prepare any desired additional toppings you wish to add to the wraps.
- Season Chicken: In a bowl, combine the sliced chicken with oregano, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt. Toss well to evenly coat the chicken pieces with the spices.
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken strips and cook for 9 to 10 minutes, turning halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Remove the chicken from the skillet and keep covered.
- Cook Vegetables: In the same skillet, add the sliced bell peppers and red onion. Cover and cook for 7 to 8 minutes until the vegetables become tender. Remove the lid, return the chicken to the skillet with the vegetables, and squeeze the lime juice over the mixture, tossing to combine well.
- Assemble Wraps: Evenly distribute the chicken and vegetable mixture among the 4 large flour tortillas. Add any additional toppings as desired.
- Fold Wraps: Fold the sides of each tortilla toward the center, then fold over one remaining side and roll tightly to enclose the filling inside.
- Optional Browning: Spray a clean skillet with cooking spray and heat it over medium heat. Place the wraps seam-side down and cook for 30 to 60 seconds on each side until they are lightly browned and crisp on the outside.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add toppings such as sour cream, shredded cheese, guacamole, or salsa.
- You can substitute chicken breast with chicken thighs for a juicier wrap.
- Use whole wheat or gluten-free tortillas to adjust dietary preferences.
- To save time, cook the chicken and vegetables together if preferred, but be careful not to overcrowd the skillet.
- If you don’t have fresh lime, a splash of bottled lime juice can be used.
- Optional browning adds texture but can be skipped for softer wraps.
