queso chicken fajita skillet: easy weeknight indulgence at home
A creamy and flavorful chicken fajita skillet that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 bell pepper (any color), sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 cup queso cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in the sliced bell pepper and onion; cook until tender.
- Sprinkle garlic powder, cumin, and chili powder over the chicken and veggies.
- Add in the queso cheese and melt, stirring until creamy.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For added spice, consider adding jalapeños to the skillet.
- Can be served with tortillas or over rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Queso Chicken, Fajita Skillet, Weeknight Dinner