Fajitas are fun. Wraps are portable. This is both.
Sizzling chicken strips, charred peppers and onions, warm tortillas, cool sour cream. 20 minutes. One skillet. No tortilla skills required. Just roll and eat.
Ingredients
Serves 4.
- 1.5 lbs chicken breasts or thighs, sliced into strips
- 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 avocado, sliced (optional)
- Fresh cilantro or lime wedges
Fajita Seasoning:
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp cayenne (optional)
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Season the Chicken
- Toss chicken strips with fajita seasoning until coated.
Step 2: Cook the Chicken
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove.
Step 3: Cook the Veggies
- Add remaining oil to skillet. Add peppers and onion.
- Cook 3-4 minutes until charred but still crisp.
- Return chicken to skillet. Toss to combine.
Step 4: Warm the Tortillas
- Microwave tortillas for 10-15 seconds until pliable.
Step 5: Assemble Wraps
- Spread sour cream down the center of each tortilla.
- Add chicken and pepper mixture, avocado slices, and cilantro.
- Squeeze lime. Roll tightly. Cut in half.
Step 6: Serve
- Eat immediately. Napkins recommended.
Summary
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 10-12 minutes | Total Time: 20-25 minutes
Yield: 4 wraps
Difficulty: Easy
Storage Notes
Fridge:
Store chicken and peppers separately from tortillas for 4 days.
Reheat:
Skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes. Microwave works too.
Pro Tip:
Make extra fajita seasoning. Keeps for months. Use on steak, shrimp, or veggies.
