My Sizzling Cast Iron Skillet Chicken Fajitas

My Sizzling Chicken Fajitas are a favorite chicken recipe. I have always loved beef and chicken fajitas. This recipe is so delicious . You are able to recreate a restaurant favorite meal, in your own home. I love using my cast iron skillet for this recipe. Cooking your chicken breasts in the cast iron skillet whole ,helps to ensure the chicken stays juicy and not dry out.

Check out my recipe for Roasted Italian Sausages with Tomatoes and White Beans here, prepared in a cast iron skillet.

For an authentic restaurant-style sizzling fajita presentation – heat the cast iron fajita skillets in a hot oven while preparing the chicken and vegetables. Transfer the cooked ingredients to the hot fajita skillets and serve immediately.  
 
Tip: The chicken can be sliced before cooking, but it has a tendency to dry out when prepared this way. Cooking the whole breasts takes a bit longer, but the chicken will be juicier.  

Prep time: 20 minutes (+ time to marinate) 
Cook time: 20-25 minutes 
Serves: 4 

Fajita Marinade Ingredients: 

2 t. chili powder 
1 t. ground cumin 
1 t. smoked paprika 
½ t. onion powder 
½ t. garlic powder 
¼ t. cayenne pepper 
½ t. dried Mexican oregano 
½ t. salt 
¼ t. black pepper 
3 T. extra virgin olive oil 
 
Remaining Ingredients: 
 
1½ lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts 
¼ c. extra virgin olive oil, divided 
1 medium green bell pepper, sliced 
1 medium red bell pepper, sliced 
1 medium yellow bell pepper, sliced 
1 medium white onion, sliced 
2 large avocados, sliced 
2 large limes, cut into wedges 
½ c. fresh cilantro, chopped 
 

Directions: 

1. Combine the marinade ingredients in a small bowl and stir to combine.  
    

1. Add the chicken breasts to a large, non-reactive bowl and pour the marinade on top. Turn the breasts to ensure all pieces are equally coated. Allow to marinate at room temperature up to one hour or cover and place in the refrigerator overnight.  
    

1. To prepare the fajitas, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. Remove chicken breasts from marinade and discard remaining liquid. Place chicken breasts in skillet and cook for 7-8 minutes before turning. Continue cooking another 6-8 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Remove from heat and keep warm.  

 
Tip: An instant-read thermometer (like this one – https://amzn.to/2IqUTFy) should read 160 degrees when inserted into the thickest part of the chicken. The heat will continue to rise another 5 degrees while the meat rests.  

1. Increase heat to medium-high and add remaining olive oil to skillet. Add the sliced peppers and onion and cook, stirring frequently, until crisp tender and nicely browned, approximately 6-7 minutes.  
    

1. To serve, cut the chicken breasts into thin slices and divide among cast iron fajita platters, if using, (see tip above) or individual serving plates. Serve immediately with peppers, onions, sliced avocado, lime wedges, and fresh cilantro, if desired, on the side.