Chicken Fajitas
If you’re craving bold Tex-Mex flavors without the carbs, you’re going to fall in love with these skillet Chicken Fajitas with a creamy baked-in sauce. Tender pieces of chicken are sautéed with colorful bell peppers, onions, and classic taco seasoning — then smothered in a rich, cheesy blend of sour cream, cream cheese, and cheddar. This one-pan meal is low in carbs, and high in flavor.
Whether you’re following a keto lifestyle or just looking for good food, this skillet fajita recipe checks all the boxes: easy, cheesy, and packed with protein. Further, this quick and easy fajita recipe uses simple ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Low Carb & Keto Friendly – Only ~5g net sugar per serving
- One Skillet – Easy cleanup and quick prep
- Family-Friendly – Add tortillas or rice for non-keto eaters
- Customizable – Use shrimp, steak, or ground beef instead of chicken
Making Chicken Fajitas
Grab your large skillet. Heat the olive oil on medium heat, then start cooking the chicken. Season with some black pepper and garlic powder. It should start smelling good now.
Once the chicken is cooked through, set it on a plate, because you’re going to keep using the skillet.
Also, preheat the oven to 350°.
Then, add the onion and bell peppers to the skillet, still on medium heat, and cook until tender.
Now, add the chicken back to the skillet along with all the pan juices that settled on the plate.
Stir in the sour cream and cream cheese (roughly sliced to melt faster). Also, add the taco seasoning and about half the cheddar cheese. You don’t have to measure it, just eye-ball it.
Stir everything together real well so that it’s evenly coated, then sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese on top.
Bake uncovered for 20 minutes, then ring the dinner bell.
Serving Suggestions
These creamy chicken fajitas are super versatile. Try serving them with:
- Low-carb tortillas or lettuce wraps
- Cauliflower, basmati, or Spanish rice (for non-keto eaters)
- Avocado slices or guacamole
- Fresh lime wedges and chopped cilantro
- Diced tomato or red onion
- Spice it up with some cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes
This dish reheats beautifully! Store in airtight containers for up to 4 days.
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Chicken Fajitas
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 2 lbs. skinless, boneless chicken breast (or thighs), cut into 1 – 2" pieces
- 1 tsp. black pepper
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 4 bell peppers, sliced (I used 3 colors for taste and color)
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 1/2 cup sour cream (4 oz.)
- 4 oz. cream cheese (roughly sliced to melt faster)
- 3 Tbsp. taco seasoning (or 1 packet) like Dan-O's Seasoning (carb free)
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, divided shredded
Instructions
- Heat oil in skillet over medium heat. Add chicken pieces. Season with pepper and garlic powder. Cook until done (approx. 8 min.). Set aside on a plate. Preheat oven to 350°.
- Add bell peppers and onion to hot skillet. Cook on medium heat until tender. Add chicken back to skillet with all the pan juices from the plate.
- Stir in sour cream, cream cheese, taco seasoning, and half the cheddar cheese. Stir well to evenly coat. Sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese on the top and bake uncovered for 20 minutes.
- Garnish with all your favorite taco toppings: cilantro, diced tomatoes, red onion, guacamole, or salsa. Enjoy!
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Chicken Fajitas
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This creamy skillet chicken fajita recipe is the perfect weeknight dinner for anyone who loves good food, or happens to be on a low-carb or ketogenic diet. It brings together the smoky, zesty flavor of classic fajitas with a creamy, comforting cheesy twist. And the best part? It’s all done in one pan.
