Dinner for 4
Skillet Chicken Fajitas
$12.47for 435 minServes 4
Seasoned chicken cooks with colorful peppers and onion in one skillet for a fast fajita filling.
Photo: primaverakitchen.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.03Typical price |
 | Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $5.24Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 2.25 lb | $5.60Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
 | Avocados$1.29 each typical | 0.25 | $0.32Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $12.47 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperOlive and cooking oil
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Swap Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- 35 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanDairy-freeGluten-freeLow-carbHigh-proteinFamilyLunchesDinnersBack to school
$3.12 per serving$12.47 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Ingredients
- 1/2 tbsp chilli powder
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic
- 1 1/2 lb free range organic chicken breast
- 2 red bell peppers
- 2 yellow bell peppers
- 2 green bell pepper
- 1 onion
- 1 tsp salt and black pepper
- avocado slices for topping (optional)
- cilantro (optional)
Steps
- Mix the chili powder, cayenne, paprika, cumin, black pepper, salt, and garlic in a small bowl.
- Coat the sliced chicken with half the oil and half the spice mixture.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 8 minutes, until it reaches 165 F.
- Transfer the chicken to a plate, then heat the remaining oil and cook the sliced peppers and onion for 8 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, add the remaining spice mixture, and cook for 4 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper, then top with avocado and cilantro if using.
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