Buffalo Chicken Fajita Skillet
This one skillet Buffalo Chicken Fajita recipe is a flavor-packed fiesta! Tender chicken, vibrant peppers, and zesty buffalo sauce come together in a sizzling skillet for a mouthwatering twist on a classic favorite.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 536kcal
Equipment
- large skillet (or cast iron skillet, or grill pan(
- knife
Ingredients
- ¼ - ½ cup Franks Red Hot Sauce (depends on your tastes)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne peppers (add more if you like)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into ¼ inch strips
- 1 large onion, sliced into ¼ inch strips
- 2 bell peppers, use whatever colors you like, cut into ¼ strips
- flour tortilla shells
- toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, or your favorites
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together hot sauce, olive oil, oregano, salt, cayenne pepper, and garlic. Add chicken, onion, and bell peppers to the bowl and toss to coat well. Allow to marinade for at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours.
- When ready to cook, spray a large skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high to high heat. Add chicken and vegetable mixture, and cook for about 3 - 4 minites and then give it a mix and contunie cooking until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
- Fill warm tortillas with the zesty fajita mixture and top with cheese and sour cream, if desired.
Notes
See blog post for tips and substitutions
Nutrition
Calories: 536kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 54g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 1459mg | Potassium: 1091mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 350IU | Vitamin C: 54mg | Calcium: 126mg | Iron: 4mg