ONE-SKILLET CHICKEN FAJITAS

One-Skillet Chicken Fajitas image

Categories Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons Olive Oil
3 cloves Garlic, minced
2 pieces Poblano Chiles, halved, seeded and cut into thin strips (I have used jalapenos for a bit more spice)
1 piece Red Bell Pepper, halved, seeded and cut into thin strips
1 piece Yellow Bell Pepper, halved, seeded and cut into thin strips
1 piece Large white or sweet onion, halved length wise and thinly sliced
3 teaspoons Kosher salt, divided
1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes to taste
1 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper, divided
2 pounds Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
8 pieces Tortillas (recipe recommended flour)
1 piece Lime, quarterd
1/2 cup Roasted tomatillo or tomato salsa

Steps:

1. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in cast iron skillet over high. Add garlic, chiles , bell peppers and onion. Season with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring often, until vegetables are soft and lightly charred, 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer vegetables to a plate and set aside. Do not wipe skillet clean.
2. Season chicken and cut into smaller chunks/strips with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and add red pepper flakes to taste. Heat reamining 1 tablespoon of oil in skillet over high. Add chicken, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 12 - 15 minutes.
3. Return vegetables to skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring often, until heated through, about 2 minutes. Serve with warm tortillas, lime wedges and salsa.