Chicken Fajita Tacos with Avocado Crema is a perfect weeknight dinner because it is quick and easy. And it is healthy and delicious too! The avocado crema goes well with the spices, cumin, paprika, and chili powder. This recipe is excellent for families and meal prep.

Ingredients for Chicken Fajita Tacos

Avocado crema – the combination of avocado and sour cream makes it so creamy.
Chicken breast – is a perfect lean protein, but you could use chicken thighs too!
Bell Peppers – Use any combination of green, yellow, red, or orange. Bell peppers add lots of color and nutrients.
Onions – fajitas must have onions with bell peppers; they go together well.
Spices – chili powder, paprika, and cumin give this recipe a ton of flavor!
Corn Tortillas – add more flavor, nutrition, and texture than flour tortillas.

If you prefer to make a batch of taco seasoning in advance, try this Easy Homemade Chicken Taco Seasoning! You can use it along with this Chicken Fajita Tacos recipe or in place of using packaged taco seasonings from the store.

How to Make These Delicious Chicken Fajita Tacos

First step: Prepare the avocado crema. Add the two avocados, ¼ cup of cilantro, ½ cup of sour cream, ½ teaspoon of salt, and the juice from 1½ limes to a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth. If the mixture is too thick, add one tablespoon of water at a time until at desired consistency. Transfer the avocado crema to a jar or squeeze bottle and then set aside in the refrigerator until ready to use.

Second step: Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken strips, cooking for about 10 minutes until fully cooked. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.

raw chopped chicken breast cooking in a skillet

cooked, chopped chicken breast in a skillet

Third step: Add the onion, bell peppers, salt, chili powder, paprika, cumin, and black pepper. Saute the onions and peppers for about 8-10 minutes or until the vegetables have softened, stirring occasionally.

raw sliced onions and bell peppers with fajita seasoning in skillet

sliced onions, bell peppers cooking in a skillet

Fourth step: Add the chicken to the skillet. Toss it with the vegetables, covering it with seasonings. Heat through for 2 minutes, then turn off the heat.

chicken, bell peppers, and onions cooking in a skillet

Fifth step: Toast the tortillas in a pan for about 3 minutes per side.

Sixth step: Divide the fajita mixture evenly between the tortillas. Top your tacos with your favorites, such as shredded Mexican cheese, salsa, chopped cilantro, or shredded lettuce. Then drizzle the avocado crema on top.

chicken fajita tacos with chopped cilantro, avocado crema and shredded Mexican cheese

Chicken Fajita Tacos Nutritional Benefits

Avocados

Avocados are delicious and are also a super nutrient-dense food! Just 1/3 of a medium avocado has 20 vitamins and minerals. And this fantastic fruit has 5 grams of monounsaturated fat and 3 grams of fiber, making it a heart-healthy choice!

Bell Peppers

Bell peppers are sweet instead of spicy and add plenty of nutrients to any dish. One cup of green bell pepper has 120 mg of vitamin C, 2.5 grams of dietary fiber, and only 30 calories. In addition, bell peppers are a good source of beta-carotene, potassium, vitamin A, B6, E, and folate!

Chicken breast

Chicken breast is a great food choice for a healthy diet because it is an excellent source of lean protein, 26 grams in 3 ounces! Getting adequate lean protein helps preserve and build muscle mass and promotes a healthy metabolism. It is also a good source of selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and niacin.

Cumin

Cumin is a spice commonly used in Mexican, Mediterranean, and Southwest Asian cuisines. It has an earthy, nutty, and warm flavor and is distinctive in popular dishes like fajitas and chili.

Cumin has antioxidants that help prevent free radicals from attacking healthy cells. In addition, cumin has anticancer properties, can help treat diarrhea, may kill harmful bacteria, and has an anti-inflammatory effect. What a powerful spice!

Paprika

A delicious spice made from dried peppers, paprika comes in sweet, smoked, and hot. And paprika is a good source of antioxidants such as beta carotene, capsanthin, and lutein; vitamins and minerals such as vitamins A, E, and iron. Vitamin E, beta carotene, and lutein can improve eye health and prevent damage to the eyes. In addition, capsaicin in hot paprika can reduce inflammation and protect against arthritis and digestive problems.

Avocado crema recipe adapted from Isabel Eats

Tips

Save extra avocado crema for dishes like burrito bowls, salads, and more.
Keep the avocado crema in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Store leftover chicken fajitas (chicken and vegetables) in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Keep the filling and tortillas separate.
Reheat and assemble with tortillas and toppings.
Use your favorite tortillas or lettuce wraps to make this a low-carb meal!

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